As reported by PharmaBiz, the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products (COMP) has issued a positive opinion supporting Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) for BioInvent’s BI-1808, an investigational anti-TNFR2…
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…
Merck & Co. announced positive results from two Phase 3 studies of its kidney cancer drug Welireg, signaling potential expansion into earlier stages of disease. As reported on BioPharmaDive, in…
We're honored to bring you this video, shared with us by Danny Gereg, that details some of his journey living with bladder cancer. Danny has stayed resilient and positive, finding…
Author's Note: Patient Worthy began following Natera following their presentation at the American College of Medical Genetics conference many years ago. Natera has been known for its advances in prenatal…
Genetics: a cosmic role of the dice that plays a role in so many medical conditions, including bladder cancer. Mutations in FGFR3, PIK3CA, KDM6A, and TP53 are commonly associated with bladder cancer, but…
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…
In a groundbreaking move to reduce the emotional toll and diagnostic delays associated with breast cancer detection, the University of Chicago Medicine has introduced BIOPSY NOW, a patient-centered initiative offering…
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…
Astellas Pharma Inc. has announced that its Phase 2 GLEAM trial evaluating zolbetuximab in combination with gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma did not meet its primary endpoint of…
Editor's Note: Patient Worthy is proud to share this story from our friends at Elephants & Tea. To see the story in its original format, please click here. “Well, good…
Editor's Note: Patient Worthy is honored to share this article from our friends at Elephants & Tea. To see the article in its original form, please click here. Dear Cancer,…
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…
My story is like so many other's stories: healthy, semi-young, active, usually chose the salad over the fries, parked farther away in the parking lot to get some extra steps…
AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo have announced promising Phase 3 trial results for Datroway, their investigational antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The trial demonstrated that Datroway significantly slowed…
When a woman hears the words, “You have cancer,” her world shifts in an instant. The journey ahead—marked by treatment, uncertainty, and emotional upheaval—can feel isolating, even for the strongest…
Neoadjuvant therapy, which involves administering treatment before surgery to shrink tumors, has become a cornerstone in breast cancer management. Yet, despite its promise, current clinical decision-making often relies on a…
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…
Rare cancers, defined by their low incidence, collectively constitute nearly a quarter of all cancer diagnoses in the US and Europe, and represent a significant public health challenge. Despite their…
Recent research has brought to light striking genetic differences in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) among African American (AA) patients, suggesting that their disease may follow a distinct course compared to…
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc has taken a major leap in rare cancer treatment with the recent FDA accelerated approval of Modeyso (dordaviprone), the first-ever therapy for relapsed H3 K27M-mutated diffuse midline…
Jhonnatan's recent journey with gastric cancer at age 36 ignited a passion within him to share his story and advocate for others. What began as a personal effort to keep…
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…
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