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.

Immunotherapy Continues to Advance in Melanoma and Other Solid Tumors

November 30th 2016, 6:58pm

Article

Immunotherapy continues to advance in melanoma and other solid tumor types as new combinations and biomarkers are being explored.

Keytruda Granted a Priority Review by the FDA for Advanced Microsatellite Instability-High (MSI-H) Cancer

November 29th 2016, 2:39am

Article

Keytruda may be a viable treatment option for patients with advanced microsatellite instability-high cancer in the future.

Immunotherapy Combinations Show Promise in Multiple Myeloma Treatment

November 16th 2016, 11:56pm

Article

The future of multiple myeloma treatment may be in immunotherapy combinations, according to Eric L. Smith, M.D., Ph.D.

I'll Take The Cancer, With a Side of...

November 14th 2016, 11:23am

Article

A cancer diagnosis comes served up with a slew of side effects. While many can be anticipated and managed, some cannot. They can crop up unexpectedly and take up residence indefinitely.

Immunotherapy Advancing in Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome

November 11th 2016, 8:21pm

Article

Checkpoint inhibitors such as Opdivo and Yervoy are showing promise in treating MDS and AML.

New Data With Immunotherapy Will Change Practice in Lung Cancer Care

October 10th 2016, 7:43pm

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Single-agent Keytruda improved survival rates for a group of patients with lung cancer, according to the results of a recent study presented at the 2016 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress.

Researchers Still Determining Best Use of Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer Care

October 6th 2016, 7:54pm

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Immunotherapy agents have shown significant promise in treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the second line, but what will their future be in lung cancer's frontline?

What to Know: Managing Side Effects on Immunotherapy

October 5th 2016, 10:31pm

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Winson Cheung, M.D., medical oncologist at the British Columbia Cancer Agency in Vancouver, discusses the importance of discussing any immunotherapy-related side effects with health care providers.

From Rags to Riches: Bladder Cancer Research Rife With New Approaches

September 27th 2016, 5:53pm

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For decades, research into bladder cancer treatments was stagnant, but now science has moved into a period rife with new approaches — immunotherapy chief among them.

What's Next for Immunotherapy in Melanoma?

September 8th 2016, 8:20pm

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CURE spoke with Yvonee Saenger about the future use of Opdivo and Yervoy in melanoma.