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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.

Lonsurf Plus Avastin ‘Provides Extra Time’ for People With Advanced CRC

September 12th 2023, 3:00pm

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The recent FDA approval of Lonsurf plus Avastin for metastatic colorectal cancer improves survival and quality of life, an expert said.

Measuring the Distance Between Cells Can Help Predict Immunotherapy Effectiveness in CRC

September 5th 2023, 1:00pm

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A new finding can help predict whether patients with advanced colorectal cancer can benefit from receiving immunotherapy.

‘Joe the Plumber’ Dies from Cancer, Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin Support Cancer Charities and More

September 1st 2023, 3:00pm

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As majority leader Steve Scalise announces his new cancer diagnosis and author Ibram X. Kendi reveals that he is cancer free, this is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

After Cancer, All Roads Lead to the Gathering of Wolves

August 29th 2023, 5:00pm

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Becoming an advocate after my cancer diagnosis made an impact not only on others, but for myself.

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®.