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CURE’s esophageal cancer page is a go-to resource for oncology news and updates in the world of esophageal cancer Here, readers will find cancer articles, videos, podcasts, and more with expert insight into the latest treatments and research in esophageal cancer.

FDA Approves Tevimbra for Unresectable, Metastatic Esophageal Cancer

March 14th 2024, 10:42pm

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The Food and Drug Administration approved Tevimbra for pretreated metastatic or unresectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Celebrating the Holidays as a Patient, Survivor and Caregiver

January 12th 2024, 6:00pm

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This past holiday season made me realize that I feel a strong sense of fulfillment as a cancer survivor and caregiver.

Novel Combo May Improve Survival in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

July 7th 2023, 9:00pm

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Simultaneous administration of the novel oral S-1 chemotherapy and SIB-RT could improve survival rates for patients aged 70 and older with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC).

FDA Places Partial Hold on Trial Evaluating BLU-222 in Advanced Solid Cancers

February 14th 2023, 2:00pm

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The hold has been placed due to visual side effects in a number of patients with solid tumors.

Better Quality of Life Reported with Minimally Invasive Esophageal Cancer Treatment

January 23rd 2023, 10:00pm

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Patients who underwent minimally invasive treatment tended to have better quality-of-life outcomes than those who had a full esophagus removal, though there were risk factors for long-term outcomes that should be considered.

Trial to Investigate if a Novel Drug Can Foster Keytruda Effectiveness in Solid Cancers

October 11th 2022, 9:00pm

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NC410 plus Keytruda will be studied in a phase 1b/2 trial for patients with certain solid cancers that either did not respond to or have not been treated with an immunotherapy agent.

Recovering From Hustle: Cancer Helped Me Get Over Burnout

September 13th 2022, 9:00pm

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I was working hard and feeling burnt out, until a cancer diagnosis forced me to slow down and reevaluate the important things in life.

Trial Launched to Investigate Novel Triplet Therapy in Treatment of Rare Gastric or Esophageal Cancer

July 13th 2022, 9:00pm

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The manufacturer of one of the cancer treatments announced that it is also participating in clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of their product in colorectal and endometrial cancer.

FDA Approves 2 Opdivo-Based Regimens for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

May 31st 2022, 1:37pm

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Both Opdivo plus Yervoy and Opdivo plus chemotherapy were approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

‘Today Show’ Anchor Hoda Kotb Discusses Fertility Issues Following Cancer Diagnosis, Pfizer Pulls Blood Pressure Drugs Due to Cancer Concerns and More

March 25th 2022, 3:00pm

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From Pfizer issuing a voluntary recall of three blood pressure drugs due to a high level of a cancer-causing chemical to “Today Show” co-ancho Hoda Kotb discussing her struggles with fertility after receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.