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FDA Grants Jemperli Breakthrough Therapy Designation in dMMR/MSI-H Rectal Cancer

December 21st 2024, 7:00pm

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Jemperli received breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA for locally advanced mismatch repair deficient/microsatellite instability-high rectal cancer.

FDA Approves Braftovi Plus Erbitux and Chemo for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Subset

December 20th 2024, 7:03pm

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Braftovi received accelerated approval with Erbitux and mFOLFOX6 for metastatic colorectal cancer with a BRAF V600E mutation.

MRIs May Predict Organ Preservation, Survival in Rectal Cancer

December 6th 2024, 2:00pm

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MRIs were able to predict organ preservation and survival with the “watch-and-wait” approach in patients with rectal cancer.

Loss and Life Have Given Me a Wealth of Gratitude After Cancer

December 3rd 2024, 6:00pm

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When my grandmother passed away one Thanksgiving after my colon cancer diagnosis, I realized how grateful I am for her life and my own as a survivor.

Oncology Drugs, Diagnostics Approved by the FDA in November 2024

December 2nd 2024, 4:00pm

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The FDA approved several drugs throughout November for the treatment of diseases including leukemia and biliary tract cancer, in addition to a diagnostic for solid cancers.

How I Truly Learned to Live With Stage 4 Colon Cancer

November 27th 2024, 10:00pm

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With stage 4 colon cancer, I still think about death, but I’ve learned how to live in the present to enjoy each day I have.

‘One Tree Hill’ Actor Dies of Cancer, ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Reveals Diagnosis and More

November 22nd 2024, 4:00pm

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From the deaths of actor Paul Teal and Chicago Bulls player Bob Love to a contestant on “Jeopardy!” revealing his colon cancer diagnosis, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Feelings of Gratitude in November as a Colon Cancer Survivor

November 21st 2024, 6:00pm

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With Thanksgiving coming soon, I find that November is the perfect time to reflect and gather feelings of gratitude as a cancer survivor.

COVID-19 RNA May Be Linked to Metastatic Cancer Regression

November 18th 2024, 8:00pm

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RNA from the COVID-19 infection in patients with certain metastatic cancers may be associated with tumor shrinkage, but more research is necessary.

I’ve Decided What My Legacy Is During Colon Cancer

November 16th 2024, 3:00pm

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When I was diagnosed with colon cancer, I had a hard time deciding what my legacy should be, but once I realized what it was, I had to keep working hard for it.