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Warmth, Friendship and Compassion in Cancer Care. December 31st 2024. Carla Chapman, a nurse at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, is recognized for her unwavering support of patients, while Deb Christensen, an oncologist and patient advocate, dedicates her life to helping patients through volunteer work and education.
TIL Therapy Uses the Body’s Own Cells to Attack Cancer Cells in …
Nov 13, 2024 · Key Takeaways. TIL therapy uses a patient's own T cells, expanded in vitro, to target cancer cells, offering a personalized treatment approach. Amtagvi (lifileucel) is the first FDA-approved TIL therapy for advanced melanoma, marking a …
Lymphedema Myths and Misconceptions, From Exercise to Blood …
Nov 13, 2024 · Key Takeaways. Lymphedema risk varies significantly by cancer type and lymph node removal extent, necessitating personalized risk assessments. Misconceptions about lymphedema precautions, such as avoiding blood pressure checks on …
Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation a Promising Prostate Cancer …
Oct 14, 2024 · Patients with prostate cancer demonstrated reduced tumor volume and PSA levels, a key marker of prostate cancer progression, and experienced improved urinary function and maintained sexual function after undergoing Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation (TULSA), according to a study presented at the CURE® Educated Patient® Prostate Cancer Summit by Dr. Yair Lotan, a professor of urology at UT ...
Top 5 Cancer Vaccine Stories from 2024 - curetoday.com
Dec 25, 2024 · Personalized cancer vaccines may be available by 2025, with mRNA-4157 showing promising results in melanoma treatment. ELI-002 offers a novel approach for pancreatic cancer but is several years from broad availability. mRNA-4157 could become the first approved cancer vaccine with clear efficacy ...
Looking Ahead After Kisqali’s FDA Approval for Adjuvant …
Dec 10, 2024 · Kisqali (ribociclib), a CDK4/6 inhibitor, has made significant strides in the treatment of HR-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer, although several follow-up studies are being conducted to provide more information about its additional benefits and dosing strategies, experts said.
FDA Approval of Trodelvy Withdrawn for Urothelial Carcinoma
Oct 22, 2024 · Trodelvy received accelerated approval from the FDA in April 2021 for this specific indication, which was based on findings from the phase 2 TROPHY-U-01 study, which focused on findings related to the tumor response rate and duration of response. The FDA noted that the continued approval of Trodelvy for locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer would be contingent on the confirmatory ...
Top FDA Approvals of Oncology Therapies in 2024
Dec 23, 2024 · Throughout 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved many cancer treatments, benefitting patients with different types of cancer. CURE compiled a list of the top FDA approval stories throughout the year, with diseases including gynecologic cancer, breast cancer, multiple myeloma and pancreatic cancer, among others.
Love Lost: The Effects of Cancer on Marriage and Relationships
Oct 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.
Common Prostate Cancer Radiation Questions Answered
Nov 5, 2024 · Here are expert answers to common questions about a prostate cancer experience, particularly regarding radiation procedures, from the recent CURE® Educated Patient® Prostate Cancer Summit chaired by Dr. Kelly L. Stratton of Oklahoma University Health.. Is brachytherapy an ablative procedure?