IDEAYA’s IDE161 Receives Fast Track Designation for HR+ Her2- Breast Cancer
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IDEAYA’s IDE161 Receives Fast Track Designation for HR+ Her2- Breast Cancer

  The FDA has granted IDEAYA Biosciences fast track status for IDE161 as a treatment for HR+, Her2- breast cancer. The therapy is a selective inhibitor of ADP ribose glycohydrolase…

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Zika Virus Could Stop Prostate Cancer Spread, Study Shows – But It Has a Dangerous Side Effect

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NFL Player Foster Moreau is in Full Remission from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
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NFL Player Foster Moreau is in Full Remission from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

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Rare Community Profiles: Battling Renal Cell Carcinoma and Oligodendroglioma Led Tony to Found a Nonprofit for Families Fighting Cancer
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Rare Community Profiles: Battling Renal Cell Carcinoma and Oligodendroglioma Led Tony to Found a Nonprofit for Families Fighting Cancer

  Rare Community Profiles is a Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their families, advocates, scientists, and more.…

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ICYMI: Opdivo Now Approved for Patients Aged 12+ with Surgically Resected Stage 2B-C Melanoma

  In the past, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opdivo (nivolumab) for different forms of cancer, such as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and melanoma. More recently,…

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Care Assessment Need (CAN) Score Could Improve Care for Veterans with Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Care Assessment Need (CAN) Score Could Improve Care for Veterans with Basal Cell Carcinoma

  Coordinating medical care can be complex, especially when you are older. If you are dealing with a health condition like cancer, you might be wondering: how long can/will I…

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November 10 is World NET Cancer Day: Spreading Rare Disease Awareness
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November 10 is World NET Cancer Day: Spreading Rare Disease Awareness

November 10 is recognized as World Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) Cancer Day, a time to spread awareness about neuroendocrine tumors, a group of rare cancers, among the medical field and in…

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Does Antireflux Surgery for Barrett’s Esophagus Change Esophageal Cancer Risk? 
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Does Antireflux Surgery for Barrett’s Esophagus Change Esophageal Cancer Risk? 

  Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a condition in which the cells in your esophagus undergo a transformation, becoming more like intestinal cells. Although doctors aren't entirely certain why this change…

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When Lung Cancer Occurs in Non-Smokers: An Exploration
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When Lung Cancer Occurs in Non-Smokers: An Exploration

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