“A Letter to My 2020 Self”
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…
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“A Letter to My 2020 Self”
Phase 2 GLEAM Trial of Zolbetuximab in Pancreatic Cancer Falls Short of Primary Endpoint
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…
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Phase 2 GLEAM Trial of Zolbetuximab in Pancreatic Cancer Falls Short of Primary Endpoint
“My Own Worst Enemy” – Anna’s Experience with Hodgkin Lymphoma
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,…
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“My Own Worst Enemy” – Anna’s Experience with Hodgkin Lymphoma
Navigating the Challenges of Biomarker Testing in Oncology: Innovations for Low-Yield Samples
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…
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Navigating the Challenges of Biomarker Testing in Oncology: Innovations for Low-Yield Samples
Kaye Lynn VanAntwerp’s Fiery Battle Against Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
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…
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Kaye Lynn VanAntwerp’s Fiery Battle Against Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Datroway Shows Survival Benefit in Late-Stage Trial for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
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…
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Datroway Shows Survival Benefit in Late-Stage Trial for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Finding Strength in Connection: How Breast Cancer Support Communities Are Transforming Patient Care
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…
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Finding Strength in Connection: How Breast Cancer Support Communities Are Transforming Patient Care
Advancing Breast Cancer Treatment: AI-Powered Personalization in Neoadjuvant Therapy
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…
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Advancing Breast Cancer Treatment: AI-Powered Personalization in Neoadjuvant Therapy
Early Research on Two Tough Cancers
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,…
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Early Research on Two Tough Cancers
The Unspoken Guilt of Living
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…
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The Unspoken Guilt of Living
Rare Cancer Explorer 1.0 (RaCE 1.0): A Game-Changer for Integrative Rare Cancer Research
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…
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Rare Cancer Explorer 1.0 (RaCE 1.0): A Game-Changer for Integrative Rare Cancer Research
New Genomic Insights Reveal Unique CLL Patterns in African American Patients
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…
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New Genomic Insights Reveal Unique CLL Patterns in African American Patients
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Secures Historic FDA Approval for First CNS Glioma Therapy
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…
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals Secures Historic FDA Approval for First CNS Glioma Therapy
Jhonnatan’s Fight Against Gastric Cancer
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…
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Jhonnatan’s Fight Against Gastric Cancer
Unlocking Personalized Immunotherapy: New Immune Biomarkers Identified in Pediatric Germ Cell Tumors
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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Unlocking Personalized Immunotherapy: New Immune Biomarkers Identified in Pediatric Germ Cell Tumors
Who Can Help When You Have a Stomach Cancer Diagnosis? People Who Have Been There Before You!
Editor's Note: Patient Worthy is proud to share this list of resources for those living with stomach cancer. No Stomach for Cancer- This organization has a global reach and specializes…
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Who Can Help When You Have a Stomach Cancer Diagnosis? People Who Have Been There Before You!
Brian’s Journey with Mantle Cell Lymphoma
In 2019, I left my job to start working for myself. Things were going well until March 2020, when the pandemic hit. In January of 2021, I said to myself,…
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Brian’s Journey with Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Terri and Bryan’s Fight Against Colon Cancer
I am a caregiver to my wonderful husband, Bryan. Our journey began at a rapid pace after a trip to the ER and a CT scan revealed he had stage…
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Terri and Bryan’s Fight Against Colon Cancer
Controlling The Response After Cancer
Editor's Note: Patient Worthy is honored to share this story from our friends at Elephants & Tea. To see the original article, please click here. One day, many years ago,…
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Controlling The Response After Cancer
Microbial Allies: How Bacteria Are Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment
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…
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Microbial Allies: How Bacteria Are Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment
Exercise and Colon Cancer: Can Exercise Reprogram Genes? And Help Colon Cancer Survivors?
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…
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Exercise and Colon Cancer: Can Exercise Reprogram Genes? And Help Colon Cancer Survivors?
Simple Combined Test Offers New Hope for Improved Outcomes in Gastric Cancer
A newly developed assessment method that brings together a blood-based measurement and a physical body metric is showing promise for forecasting both survival chances and nutritional health in patients battling…
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Simple Combined Test Offers New Hope for Improved Outcomes in Gastric Cancer
Dewpoint Therapeutics Secures Series D Funding to Pioneer Novel Gastric Cancer Therapy
Dewpoint Therapeutics, a U.S.-based biotechnology innovator, has announced the successful closure of its Series D financing round. As reported by thepharmaletter, Dewpoint Therapeutics is renowned for its pioneering work in…
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Dewpoint Therapeutics Secures Series D Funding to Pioneer Novel Gastric Cancer Therapy
Cailyn’s Stomach Cancer Journey
Editor's Note: Patient Worthy is proud to share this story from our friends at No Stomach for Cancer. To see the article in its original form, please click here. In…
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Cailyn’s Stomach Cancer Journey
SilvaStrong: Unveiling the Unexpected
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.…
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SilvaStrong: Unveiling the Unexpected
