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Vitrakvi Continues to Improve Survival, Safety in TRK Fusion GI Cancers

January 21st 2024, 10:00pm

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In patients with TRK fusion GI cancers, Vitrakvi continued to show improvements regarding responses to treatment, survival and safety, research found.

'Hold Space' for A Patient With Cancer

December 20th 2023, 6:00pm

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During the holiday season, the most important thing you can do for a patient with cancer is ‘hold space’ for them.

Five More Years: Living With Cancer

December 11th 2023, 6:00pm

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One of my favorite songs really hit home after I was diagnosed with cancer.

Beans Improve Gut Health of Colorectal Cancer Survivors

December 5th 2023, 11:00pm

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Adding one cup of navy beans per day to patients’ diets increased beneficial bacteria in the digestive system with no side effects, according to recent study findings.

Cancer Approvals From November You Might Have Missed

November 24th 2023, 4:00pm

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The Food and Drug Administration approved six new cancer therapies in November 2023.

Fruzaqla Approval Has ‘Impressive’ Survival Benefit in Metastatic CRC

November 20th 2023, 4:00pm

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The recent approval of Fruzaqla (fruquintinib) for patients with pretreated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) offers improved survival with manageable quality of life.

Diabetes Severity Associated With Poor Colorectal Cancer Survival

November 15th 2023, 10:00pm

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Patients with colorectal cancer who had diabetes with complications had an 85% higher risk of death than those without diabetes, according to the findings of a study.

‘The Young and the Restless’ Star Announces Cancer Diagnosis, Toby Keith Plans Post-Cancer Tour and More

October 27th 2023, 3:00pm

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As Georgetown women’s basketball couch Tasha Butts died from cancer and “The Walking Dead” actor Erik Jensen revealed cancer diagnosis, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Just Be In The Room: Friends With Cancer

October 20th 2023, 5:00pm

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Sometimes you just need to be present, whether that means being in the room or a phone call away.

Despite More Side Effects, More CRC Treatment May Not Affect Quality of Life

October 13th 2023, 9:00pm

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Adding debulking surgery to chemotherapy did not cause a significant decrease in health-related quality of life for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, research showed.