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A new algorithm has found that combining immune checkpoint inhibitors bolsters immune response among some patients with advanced melanoma. Cyclone, an algorithm developed to track immune responses and patterns over time among patients with cancer by tracking receptors of individual T cells, has found that new immune cells are enlisted to fight advanced melanoma with every infusion of a pair of checkpoint inhibitor therapies, researchers have announced.

Immunotherapy Combination Elicit Waves of Response in Advanced Melanoma

I wrote these poems as a testament to strength, courage and resilience for all patients affected by cancer. I am submitting these works as a testament to strength, courage and resilience, not just for myself, but all those affected by this disease. I write to continue to encourage myself in this literal fight for my life.

Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Two Poems on My Experience

Dr. Partow Kebriaei explains what patients can expect before, during and after an allogeneic stem cell transplant to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Allogeneic stem cell transplant is an effective treatment method for patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), although patients do need to live or relocate close to their treatment center and have social support at home, explained Dr. Partow Kebriaei, professor in the Department of Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

What to Expect With a Stem Cell Transplant for Leukemia

For patients with MDS, close monitoring by doctors may help determine the appropriate timing to undergo stem cell transplants before the disease worsens. During the treatment process for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), the time in which patients receive stem cell transplants matters, an expert told CURE® at the Society of Hematologic Oncology Annual Meeting.

‘Tempo’ of MDS Helps With Timing for Stem Cell Transplants

A disease, such as cancer, that affects a person’s physical limitations can catalyze learning to rest, which is something I recently realized. There’s something about a diagnosis of cancer that causes one to realize the brevity of life. Before I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (a type...

Rest is Vital After a Cancer Diagnosis

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

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Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

What information could patients and providers learn from DNA found in a blood sample? An expert sat down with CURE to discuss ctDNA misconceptions. For patients with cancer, circulating tumor DNA could one day offer great clinical utility, as one expert explained in an interview with CURE®. All cells...

What Patients with Cancer Need to Know About Circulating Tumor DNA

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Declutterbuzz

Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today is a list I put together using the years of experience gained helping others declutter. I've seen firsthand how transforming a cluttered space can lead to a more peaceful and productive life.

15 Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today!

More than 100 cities and counties have opted for a ballot referendum in November that asks voters if they want to allow businesses to operate as licensed medical marijuana growers, dispensaries, processors or compliance facilities, Joe Sonka and Justin Hicks report for Louisville Public Media.

Medical cannabis is on the ballot in more than 100 cities/counties in Kentucky

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Covington, KY

Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center has named John Kennedy as the organization’s new executive director. Kennedy succeeds Karen Etling, who retired as of August 20. John Kennedy comes to Baker Hunt from an extensive career in education, most recently as headmaster of Covington Latin School. He led schools for two decades prior to that in North Georgia and San Antonio, after he and his wife taught in American schools in El Salvador and Egypt.

Baker Hunt announces appointment of John Kennedy as new executive director

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

The top reason people put off decluttering their spaces is the same reason people put off other tasks they do not wish to do, in a word - Procrastination. Stop procrastinating! I know, easier said than done.

Decluttering | 13 Tips to Stop Procrastinating Today!

From Roger O’Donnell announcing his aggressive lymphoma diagnosis to “Love Is Blind’s” Shaina Hurley opening up about her cervical cancer while three months pregnant, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week. Roger O’Donnell of “The Cure” was diagnosed with lymphoma....

Roger O’Donnell Has Lymphoma, ‘Love Is Blind’ Star Reveals Cancer During Pregnancy and More

Overwhelm is a word I often hear folks say regarding decluttering. Decluttering does not have to be overwhelming. When you Declutter For Life the process is not stressful. You won't clear the chaos overnight, but with patience and effort, you can build a space—and a life—that feels calm and organized. For busy young working moms who've tried and failed, understanding that decluttering is a gradual process rather than a quick fix can change everything. Let me explain.

How To Declutter For Life, Not For a Quick Fix!

Boruzu, an injectable presentation of Velcade, has been approved by the FDA for patients who either have multiple myeloma or mantle cell lymphoma. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Boruzu (bortezomib injection), a new presentation of Velcade (bortezomib), for ready-to-use subcutaneous (under the skin) or intravenous (IV) administration for the treatment of multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma.

Boruzu Approved by FDA For Multiple Myeloma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

West Texas Livestock Growers

crucial aspect of managing your cattle. It’s not just a reduction in sales weight, but also a potential decrease in the price you’ll receive. However, with the right knowledge, you can make informed decisions and mitigate its impact.

Shrinkage in cattle: what you need to know

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FDA to Speed Up Review of IBI363 for Advanced Melanoma

The Food and Drug Administration granted a fast track designation to IBI363 for patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic melanoma. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

FDA to Speed Up Review of IBI363 for Advanced Melanoma

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