Cancer cachexia represents one of oncology's most overlooked catastrophes. Patients waste away, lose appetite, and deteriorate despite receiving chemotherapy, yet few treatment options exist to address this metabolic collapse. According…
While surgery has long been the standard for removing solid tumors, a revolutionary technique called histotripsy is offering an alternative, as reported on MedPage Today. Histotripsy uses high-intensity, focused ultrasound…
As reported on PharmaBiz, Illumina and Labcorp have announced an expanded strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating precision oncology by applying next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies more broadly across cancer care. The…
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A Chinese biopharmaceutical company has cleared a major regulatory milestone with a groundbreaking approach to cancer immunotherapy. As reported by PharmaBiz.com, the FDA has authorized CStone Pharmaceuticals to begin phase…
Scientists find polymer-coated nanoparticles together with therapeutic drugs offer promise for cancer treatment, including treatment for ovarian cancer. According to Science Daily, these nanoparticles may be targeted to tumors where…
As reported on ScienceDaily, a research team at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has unveiled a novel immunotherapy that tackles metastatic cancer by attacking the tumor’s protective…
Cancer immunotherapy represents one of modern medicine's greatest achievements, yet it's also one of its most frustrating paradoxes: a treatment that works miracles for some patients fails silently for others.…
Eli Lilly presented compelling clinical evidence positioning its BTK inhibitor Jaypirca as a potentially superior treatment option compared to the established blood cancer therapy Imbruvica, marking a significant competitive shift…
The developer of the Promega OncoMate MSI Dx Analysis System recently announced the FDA’s approval of the system identifying patients who may benefit from the combination of Lenvatinib (Lenvima) and…
As reported on World Pharma News, a collaborative research team from the Medical University of Vienna, HUN-REN Research Centre for Natural Sciences, and Eötvös Loránd University has unveiled a promising…
At the 67th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, Gilead Sciences and its subsidiary Kite showcased a suite of new data underscoring major progress in cell therapy for blood…
A collaborative team from Arc Institute, Gladstone Institutes, and UCSF has unveiled a groundbreaking epigenetic editing platform that could revolutionize next-generation cell therapies. Published in Nature Biotechnology on October 21,…
Xspray Pharma, the developer of the drug dasatinib, was recently issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) by the FDA while waiting for corrective actions, according to Cancer Network. Based on…
Written by Maria Palombini Answer: at the time of diagnosis, it should be one of the first actions you, the patient and/or caregiver, should take. Why? Receiving a diagnosis with…
Editor's Note: Patient Worthy is proud to share this blog post by Carmen D., a cancer survivor and affectionately known as The Chemo Diva. To see the article in its…
Biomarker analysis plays a pivotal role in cancer care and research, guiding the development of targeted therapies and enabling personalized treatment plans. While next-generation sequencing (NGS) has revolutionized the ability…
Pancreatic cancer took Alex Trebek, Michael Landon, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Luciano Pavarotti, Steve Jobs, Patrick Swayze, and my dear friend Amy. Glioblastoma (GBM) took Senators John McCain and Ted Kennedy,…
Editor's Note: Patient Worthy is honored to share this story from our friends at Elephants & Tea. To see the article in its original form, please click here. Original author…
A groundbreaking study from the Molecular Oncology Research Center at Hospital de Amor in Barretos, Brazil, is paving the way for more personalized and less toxic treatments for children with…
In a breakthrough study, scientists have uncovered a surprising ally in the fight against cancer: the bacteria living within tumors. According to World Pharma News, an international team led by…
A new study conducted at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Utah suggests that exercise has a beneficial effect on the body, such as reprogramming, that alters the gene’s function, identity…
Life has a way of catching us off guard when we least expect it. For me, it all started with severe stomach pains that led to an unexpected hospital visit.…
Shebli Atrash, MD, Levine Cancer Institute medical oncologist and associate professor of medicine at the University of Wake Forest interviewed with Medical Express following his presentation at the 2025 Conference in…
Here's a more detailed explanation. The newest American Cancer Society study just released suggests that a diagnosis of cancer is no longer a death sentence. According to a recent U.S.…
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