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Oncologists share the causes of endometrial cancer and how to lower your risk.

Here's What Actually Causes Endometrial Cancer, According to Oncologists

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To continue the response they experienced with a first autologous stem‐cell transplant (ASCT) for their multiple myeloma, patients in this analysis received a second ASCT, with French investigators evaluating their outcomes. A combination of maintenance therapy and second autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) for patients who have relapsed multiple...

Second ASCT Extends Survival in Relapsed Multiple Myeloma

Researchers have discovered a new pathway used by cancer cells to infiltrate the brain and developed a promising therapy that targets this pathway with CAR T cells. Their study showed significant preclinical success in increasing survival and eradicating tumors in animal models of glioblastoma and other brain cancers. A team...

Brain Cancer Breakthrough: New Therapy Destroys Glioblastoma in Recently Unveiled Pathway

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FDA approves vorasidenib for Grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible IDH1 or IDH2 mutation. On August 6, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration approved vorasidenib (Voranigo, Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC), an isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 (IDH1) and isocitrate dehydrogenase-2 (IDH2) inhibitor, for adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with Grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible IDH1 or IDH2 mutation, following surgery including biopsy, sub-total resection, or gross total resection.

FDA Approves New Targeted Therapy for Brain Cancer

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Discover how precision medicine and immunotherapy are transforming cancer treatment by utilizing genetic profiling and advanced sequencing techniques to provide personalized, targeted care with fewer side effects and improved outcomes.

Tailoring Cancer Treatment to the Patient: The Importance of Biomarker Testing in Precision Medicine

Cancer-related fatigue is a common and often overwhelming side effect experienced by many individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Unlike ordinary tiredness, this type of fatigue doesn't simply go away with rest. It can affect every aspect of daily life, making even simple tasks feel monumental. Understanding cancer-related fatigue is crucial for patients and caregivers alike. This blog post will provide 20 essential facts to help you grasp the nature, causes, and management of this condition. From its impact on physical and mental health to practical tips for coping, you'll gain valuable insights to navigate this challenging aspect of cancer treatment.

20 Facts About Cancer-Related Fatigue

Cancer-related fatigue guidelines from 2024 explained which interventions help manage the side effect and explain why certain medications may not be helpful. The updated 2024 guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology-Society of Integrative Oncology (ASCO-SIO) included several interventions — such as exercise and acupressure — to help manage cancer-related fatigue in adult survivors of cancer.

Updated Cancer-Related Fatigue Guidelines List Helpful Interventions

Veteran news anchor Trisha Goddard, 66, is revealing more about her private struggles while living with metastatic breast cancer, since initially she said she did not want to be the “poster girl” for the disease, and instead, chose to hide her pain and symptoms. The CNN correspondent was...

Hiding Chemo Symptoms From Colleagues, Veteran News Anchor, 66, Says Cancer Treatment Side Effects Were ‘Mortifying’

Breyanzi demonstrated an overall high response rate in adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma in a Phase II study. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated a Type II variation application that expands the indication for Breyanzi, a Bristol Myers Squibb product, to include treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) who have received two or more prior lines of systemic therapy (1). The validation, which confirms the completion of the therapy’s submission to EMA and allows scientific review to begin, was announced by Bristol Myers Squibb in a press release on Aug. 19, 2024.

Bristol Myers Squibb Follicular Lymphoma Therapy Gets Expanded EMA Indication

We asked oncology experts what questions patients should ask their doctors soon after receiving a cancer diagnosis. This is their advice. Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be shocking, overwhelming and comes with a ton of new information — from disease types and stages to new drug names and treatment types. Patients and their loved ones may have a list of questions running through their minds, or they may not know what to ask.

Questions Patients Should Ask After a Cancer Diagnosis

A rare form of endometrial cancer - uterine serous carcinoma – is more aggressive in Black women compared to white women, according to a new study published in the medical journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

As Howard Stern’s Sidekick Robin Quivers, 71, Embraces ‘Bald Hairdo’ Amid Endometrial Cancer, New Study Finds a Rare Form of the Cancer Is More Aggressive In Black Women

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Patients experienced a significant reduction in pain, improved their quality of life, and even showed signs of cartilage regrowth.

Stem cell shot reverses osteoarthritis, repairs knee cartilage, cuts pain by 58%

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Medically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MDMedically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MDLeukemia and lymphoma are two common types of blood cancers. Leukemia affects the white blood cells (WBCs) that fight infection, while lymphoma develops in the lymphatic system and also affects certain white blood cells. Leukemia causes cancer cells to circulate in the bloodstream, and lymphoma causes cancer cells to bind together and form tumors. Symptoms of both cancers are very similar, but key differences include who is affected and how these conditions are diagnosed.Symptoms of Leukemia and LymphomaSymptoms of leukemia and lymphoma tend to look very similar. Generally, both conditions affect...

What's the Difference Between Leukemia and Lymphoma?

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses medications to kill fast-growing cancer cells. Depression may be one of the possible side effects of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy medications travel through the body and can mistakenly attack and damage healthy cells. This can leave a person with several side effects, which can be painful, change a person’s appearance, and affect their mood.

Chemotherapy and depression: Is there a connection?

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It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

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Thyroid lymphoma is an extremely rare but highly treatable cancer that affects the thyroid gland. It can cause a mass in the neck, difficulty swallowing, and shortness of breath.

What to Know About Thyroid Lymphoma

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Patients with NSCLC who are overweight or obese should discuss chemotherapy versus immunotherapy for frontline treatment, research showed. Patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who are overweight or obese may have better outcomes if they are initially treated with chemotherapy rather than immunotherapy, according to recent research. The...

Body Mass Index May Play a Role in Lung Cancer Treatment Decisions

Hamish Graham, from Littleborough, England, initially dismissed his head pain and dizziness as a migraine until he lost a significant amount of weight without trying and was overcome with tiredness— something which prompted his mom to push for him to get blood work done. He was ultimately diagnosed with leukemia.

23-Year-Old Working at Movie Theatre Dismissed His Weight Loss & Dizziness As Migraines, Turned Out To Be Leukemia

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Learn about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and its symptoms, including chronic cough, treatment options, and diagnosis methods.

Can Eosinophilic Esophagitis Be the Reason Behind Your Chronic Cough?

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More Immunotherapy Options Approved for Treating Endometrial Cancer

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three new immunotherapy options for people with advanced endometrial cancer. The approvals are for drugs called immune checkpoint...

More Immunotherapy Options Approved for Treating Endometrial Cancer

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