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FDA Approves Lonsurf Plus Avastin for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

August 2nd 2023, 6:00pm

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The Food and Drug Administration has approved the combination of Lonsurf and Avastin for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer previously treated with chemotherapies, an anti-VEGF therapy and, if RAS wild-type, an anti-EGFR therapy.

A Community of Support to Lean on During Cancer

July 27th 2023, 5:00pm

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If it wasn’t for my friends and family, I don’t know how I would have gotten through cancer alone.

Patients Respond to the Ongoing Chemo Drug Shortage

July 26th 2023, 7:00pm

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We recently asked our audience of patients, survivors and caregivers about the ongoing cisplatin and carboplatin shortage. Here’s what they had to say.

Improving Outcomes With ‘Element of Trust’ in LGBTQ+ Patients With Cancer

July 19th 2023, 5:00pm

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Having a strong connection with their care team can be crucial for the well-being of LGBTQ+ patients with cancer, as a colorectal cancer survivor and surgeon from City of Hope told CURE®.

Longer Intervals Between Rectal Cancer Therapies May Improve Responses

July 18th 2023, 7:00pm

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Implementing longer intervals between the completion of neoadjuvant therapy and surgery may have a positive effect on pathologic complete responses for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer.

Is it OK to Just Put a Sticker on It When It Comes to Cancer and Other Health Issues?

July 13th 2023, 5:00pm

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When it comes to a physical exam, you don’t know how much of an impact it could make.

Botensilimab/Balstilimab Boosts Survival in Non-MSI-H Metastatic CRC

July 10th 2023, 1:00pm

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Patients with non-microsatellite instability-high metastatic colorectal cancer had better survival rates from the botensilimab and balstilimab combination.

Vitamin D May Impact Colorectal Cancer Outcomes

June 27th 2023, 9:00pm

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Recent research found that patients who supplemented their vitamin D intake tended to have improved colorectal cancer outcomes.

'Oddly Specific' and Other Poems About Life With Cancer

June 22nd 2023, 7:00pm

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Here are a series of poems written about our ordeal with cancer and kicking it to the curb.

I Got Through Cancer With Help From Friends

May 22nd 2023, 9:00pm

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I was diagnosed with cancer five years ago, and am extremely grateful for the people I met along the way.