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Non-Surgical Options May Maintain Relapse-Free Survival in Rectal Cancer Subset

October 5th 2024, 2:00pm

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Distance relapse-free survival was maintained in patients with pMMR locally advanced rectal cancer through non-operative management of the disease.

Celebrating 4 Years Cancer-Free

September 30th 2024, 5:00pm

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I invited my family to gather with me and celebrate four years of being cancer-free.

Ann Wilson of Heart Returns After Chemo, Ryan Reynolds Visits Young Patient and More

September 27th 2024, 3:00pm

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From Ann Wilson’s return to Heart after chemotherapy to Ryan Reynolds visiting a fan with cancer, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Bringing Awareness to Depression and Cancer

September 25th 2024, 5:10pm

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Before receiving my colorectal cancer diagnosis, I had experienced cancer. However, my depression felt different during treatment.

Braftovi Regimen Is Promising in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

September 19th 2024, 1:00pm

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In patients with BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer, a combination of Braftovi, Erbitux and chemotherapy showed promising antitumor activity.

Targeted Therapy Outperforms Standard Care in Metastatic Solid Cancers

September 16th 2024, 4:29pm

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Patients with metastatic disease whose cancers were tested and treated for specific mutations tended to have better outcomes than those given the standard of care.

Cyramza Plus Lonsurf Did Not Improve Survival in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

September 15th 2024, 8:00pm

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Treatment with Cyramza plus Lonsurf did not improve overall survival compared with Lonsurf alone in heavily pretreated metastatic colorectal cancer.

Princess Kate Finishes Chemo, E Street Band Member Announces Diagnosis and More

September 13th 2024, 3:00pm

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From Princess Kate entering ‘a new phase of recovery’ to a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s blood cancer announcement, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

Self-Healing Through Journaling and Faith During Colon Cancer

September 9th 2024, 5:00pm

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Through journaling and connecting with my faith, I was able to embrace everything I was thinking and feeling during colon cancer.

Upfront Therapy May Decrease Need for Rectal Cancer Surgery

August 24th 2024, 6:00pm

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Chemotherapy and radiotherapy may be efficacious enough for certain patients with advanced rectal cancer to avoid surgery, research showed.