Immunotherapy | Tumor

CURE’s immunotherapy page features the latest cancer news and updates on immunotherapy Through articles, videos, podcasts, and more, CURE brings readers the insights of experts, cancer survivors, patients, and advocates to ensure everyone is up to date in immunotherapy.

Navigating the Clinical Trial Maze

September 26th 2019, 7:00pm

Article

Cutting-edge treatment is not out of reach, thanks to a little guidance from the Cancer Research Institute.

Immunotherapy Combination May Reduce Skin Cancer Risk

September 26th 2019, 1:00am

Article

Topical immunotherapy may help prevent the second most common type of skin cancer in the United States, according to study findings published in JCI Insight.

Milestones in Medicine: How Immunotherapy Began in Cancer Care

September 25th 2019, 5:00pm

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A look back at how immunotherapy began in oncology.

High-Fiber Diet Enhances Immunotherapy Response, Study Finds

September 24th 2019, 10:00pm

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For some patients with melanoma, eating a diet rich in fiber could lead to an improved response to immunotherapy, according to findings presented at this year’s American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting.

Breast Cancer Gets a Boost From Immunotherapy

September 23rd 2019, 10:00pm

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Immunotherapy takes on a new role in treating patients with triple-negative disease.

To Improve Outcomes, We Must Find Ways to Optimize Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Across Cancers

August 15th 2019, 7:48pm

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Progress in cancer comes slowly, in bits and pieces and not in sudden bursts of success. And even when “breakthroughs” happen, it usually takes a long time to confirm that the early results actually make a difference.

How to Manage Skin and Nail-Related Side Effects From Cancer Treatment

August 6th 2019, 5:19pm

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Immunotherapies and targeted therapies may cause skin, nail, hair and foot reactions that could reduce patient quality of life.

With Addition of Checkpoint Inhibitors, Chemotherapy 'Not Going Away Anytime Soon'

July 17th 2019, 8:32pm

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With new ways to treat chemotherapy-induced side effects, it seems that chemotherapy, combined with checkpoint inhibitors, is here to stay for the foreseeable future, according to one expert.

Tumor Mutation Burden May Be Predictive of Depression in Patients With Lung Cancer

July 3rd 2019, 9:00pm

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Tumor mutation burden may be an independent predictor of developing depression in patients with lung cancer, according to Dr. Daniel McFarland.

Tumor Mutation Burden May Identify Those at Risk for Depression

June 24th 2019, 8:00pm

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Increased tumor mutation burden (TMB), which is associated with more inflammation, may be a factor in determining which patients with lung cancer are at higher risk for depression.