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WEBChoices About Cancer Treatment During a Tumultuous Time. September 12th 2024. In this Fall issue of CURE, we focus on AYAs with cancer, latest treatments in small cell lung cancer, preparing for a virtual visit and answering common questions about breast cancer.
Long-Term Follow-Up Shows Keytruda Continues to Improve
WEBFeb 1, 2021 · Keytruda (pembrolizumab) continued to demonstrate a clinically meaningful improvement in overall and progression-free survival, compared with docetaxel, in patients with previously treated, PD-L1–positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after more than five years of follow-up, according to results from the phase 2/3 KEYNOTE-010 study presented at the 2020 World Conference on Lung ...
Pluvicto Improves Survival Without Progression in Certain Patients …
WEBOct 23, 2023 · Treatment with Pluvicto (177-Lu-PSMA-617) improved the duration of time when a patient’s disease did not progress with a favorable safety profile in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who were taxane-naïve, according to recent results from a phase 3 trial.
How I Used Turkey Tail Mushrooms Alongside Cancer Treatment
WEBJan 8, 2024 · At first, I ordered little vials of tincture online. There are plenty of companies that make and sell tincture, a concoction of alcohol imbued or infused with the essence of some plant, herb, or, in this case, mushroom.
GO2 For Lung Cancer | Advocacy Groups - Curetoday
WEBMay 30, 2024 · GO2 is at the forefront of everything that’s happening in lung cancer. We’re the go-to for one-on-one assistance, supportive connections, screening and treatment information, and finding the best care close to home. We’re the place to go to learn about the latest research and special initiatives that increase survivorship. We’re the source for improving health policies and leading ...
Love Lost: The Effects of Cancer on Marriage and Relationships
WEBOct 28, 2021 · Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis. Cancer can damage a marriage or relationship in a number of ways, counselors say. “A cancer diagnosis often has a ripple effect on how patients see themselves, on their life and on their relationships,” says Cheyenne Corbett, director of cancer support and survivorship at Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, North Carolina.
20 Inspirational Quotes for Cancer Survivors, Fighters and
WEBAug 26, 2015 · Keeping a positive outlook is proven to help with stress management, but when someone says to "think positive" or "be optimistic" during a time such as cancer, it can be much easier said than done.
Keytruda Has Received Nearly 40 FDA Approvals. How Does It Work?
WEBJan 25, 2024 · The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab) plus chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for the treatment of patients with stages 3 to 4A cervical cancer.
Considering Cost: What's an Immunotherapy Worth? - Curetoday
WEBJul 16, 2015 · Doctors from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center also recently made public a tool for estimating the value of drugs, called DrugAbacus. It estimates fair market prices based on relative values that users ascribe to the toxicity, clinical benefit and novelty of the drugs in question.
What Patients Should Know About Radiation Treatment for
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Radiopharmaceuticals, defined by the National Cancer Institute as drugs that contain radioactive substances, are at the forefront of treating patients with prostate cancer, as one radiation oncologist explained in an interview with CURE®.