Myth Buster: You Don’t Need a High Protein Diet
Editor’s Note: Patient Worthy is honored to share this article from our friend Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN – a.k.a. The Cancer Dietitian. To
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Patient Worthy Posts on Cancer
Liquid Biopsy and Cancer
The Wall Street Journal opinion editors recently published an article a liquid biopsy test called Galleri, prior to an upcoming FDA review. Key Trial Results
AIVITA Biomedical Supports Development of Personalized Dendritic Cell Cancer Vaccine Platform
As reported on PharmaBiz, a new study published in Cell Stem Cell highlights a promising approach to cancer immunotherapy that combines stem cell technology with
Keytruda is Called a Blockbuster Drug and Deserves Its Reputation
As reported by the ICIJ, the FDA originally approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab) combined with cisplatin and gemcitabine on October 31, 2023, to treat locally advanced inoperable
The Cancer Dietitian’s Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Editor’s Note: The following recipe was written and shared with us by our friend Julie, the Cancer Dietitian. I cannot tell you how many people
Summary of Grifols’ New Clinical Trials
The pharmaceutical company Grifols—has started dosing patients in the final stage (Phase 3) of two clinical trials. The company is trying to get approval to
