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WEBBoruzu Approved by FDA For Multiple Myeloma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma. By Alex Biese. September 6th 2024. CURE provides access to the cancer news, latest oncology research & expert insights that serve as a guide to every stage of the cancer experience.
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 ...
Love Lost: The Effects of Cancer on Marriage and Relationships
WEBOct 28, 2021 · A cancer diagnosis also can have a practical impact, negatively affecting job security, finances, basic family dynamics and more. “It can be very difficult to navigate,” Corbett says. Receiving a diagnosis of cancer also can have a devastating emotional impact on the caregiving spouse or partner.
How I Used Turkey Tail Mushrooms Alongside Cancer Treatment
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Turkey tail is a shelf mushroom, named that because of the way they grow on dead and decaying trees like little rows of shelves. Because of its positive effects on the immune system. Studies, such as one published in 2023 in the journal, Cureus, show that use of the mushroom improved outcomes among patients who use it …
‘Life Is Never the Same Again’: Cancer Survivors Describe the Most ...
WEBJan 26, 2022 · From mental impacts such as “scanxiety” and post-traumatic stress disorder to difficulties returning to work/dating and long-term physical side effects like memory issues, several cancer survivors shared the hardest part about survivorship.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) | Oncology & Cancer News
WEBCLL. CURE’s Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) page features the latest cancer news and updates on CLL 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 chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Pluvicto Improves Survival Without Progression in Certain Patients …
WEBOct 23, 2023 · Pluvicto improved progression-free survival in certain patients with prostate cancer, recent research showed. 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 ...
What to Do When Radiation Causes Skin Damage - Curetoday
WEBMar 7, 2014 · Management. Radiation burns and skin irritation can interrupt treatment if not managed early and properly. Patients are advised to wear loose-fitting clothing, avoid fabrics that can cause itchiness and check with a healthcare provider before using lotions, perfumes or deodorants. Gently washing the affected skin …
How Cold Weather Affects Patients with Cancer - Curetoday
WEBDec 5, 2020 · Patients with cancer are more susceptible to hypothermia. Hypothermia is a condition where the human body begins to lose heat faster than it can produce it, causing the body temperature to become dangerously low. Side effects of cancer treatment, such as fatigue, dehydration and anemia, can make patients more susceptible to …
The Meaningful Cancer Stories Behind the CURE® Poetry
WEBSep 21, 2021 · The Playback API request failed for an unknown reason. CURE® recently announced the four winners of its inaugural poetry contest: Richard Strickland, Desiree LeRoy, Amy Smart and Dana Stewart. Each winning poem tells a powerful story about the devastating impacts of cancer – a cancer survivor grapples with …