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Historically, it has been challenging to mobilize drug development and research within the rare disease sphere. Given the smaller community sizes, as well as a general lack of profitability,…
According to a story from Healio, a phase 3 clinical trial evaluating pembrolizumab plus perioperative chemotherapy as a treatment for locally advanced and resectable gastric adenocarcinoma and gastroesophageal junction cancer…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
What is the underlying cause of cancers such as esophageal adenocarcinoma or intestinal gastric cancer? Are there certain precursor cells that these cancers arise from? According to a news release…
SOTIO Biotech has just announced that the first patient has received the first dose of treatment in their Phase 1/2 trial for SOT102. SOT102 is an investigative treatment for pancreatic…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
According to a story from Targeted Oncology, the US Food and Drug Administration has given Orphan Drug designation to ARX788, an experimental therapy. The designation was given for the treatment…
HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma patients haven't seen a drug approval for their disease state in a decade. That is until the FDA approved Keytruda in combination with…
The FDA has recently granted Orphan Drug designation to TST1001, Transcenta Holding Limited's monoclonal antibody for gastric cancer/gastroesophageal junction (GC/GEJ). Prior research has demonstrated TST1001's anti-tumor activity, and ongoing research…
In a news release from early May 2021, biopharmaceutical company Bold Therapeutics ("Bold") shared that its treatment BOLD-100 received Orphan Drug designation for the treatment of patients with gastric…
By May 25th, 2021 the FDA will announce their decision regarding approval of Opdivo used in combination with chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers. Back in December, Priority Review was granted to…
A team of researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) in Australia recently made strides in stomach cancer research. While searching for a better understanding…
According to a story from BioSpace, the biopharmaceutical company MacroGenics, Inc. has just announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Orphan Drug designation to the company's…
According to a publication from EurekAlert, a recent study helmed by the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust suggests that female cancer patients tend to live slightly longer following treatment than…
According to a publication from EurekAlert, a recent study helmed by the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust suggests that female cancer patients tend to live slightly longer following treatment than…
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Health News Digest recently published an article that describes a simple blood test called DELFI, meaning DNA evaluation of fragments for early interception. Its simplicity belies the fact that it can detect…
The FDA has just recently approved CYRAMZA as a treatment for those with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), who have been treated with sorafenib, and who have ≥400 ng/mL of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP).…
According to a story from Markets Insider, Taiho Oncology, Inc. recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially approved the company's cancer drug LONSURF in the…
PPIs or Proton Pump Inhibitors are one of the top 10 selling generic drugs in the United States. They're used to treat heartburn and acid reflux by suppressing acid production…
According to a press release by the World Health Organization (WHO), the latest statistics from The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) provide a new picture of the global…
Randy Hilliard, a doctor of psychiatry and University of Michigan professor, awards his survival to the privilege of being so close to a worldwide known cancer center and having the…
According to recent research, a bacteria that causes some forms of stomach cancer may also be responsible for increased risk of colon cancer. The research points to this being especially…
Just Searching for Answers When diagnosed with a rare disease, cancer, or other illness, it makes sense that you’d research every type of treatment on the market. However, there are…
A new study has found that a certain type of bacteria may play a significant role in the development of stomach cancer. For more information, you can view the source…
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