The FDA has recently approved KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) in combination with LENVIMA (lenvatinib) for the treatment of advanced endometrial carcinoma that is not mismatch repair deficiency or microsatellite instability-high. This approval…
The symptoms of terminal pancreatic cancer are subtle. The disease is usually not diagnosed until it has substantially progressed, leaving a dismal five-year overall survival of five to ten percent.…
In the past, researchers have shown that acute myeloid leukemia (AML) may be driven by certain genetic mutations. For example, some mutations might cause the abnormal or excess production of…
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…
In the United States, the Orphan Drug Act was developed to expedite the development and review of drugs or biologics intended to treat rare or life-threatening conditions. For the purpose…
In a video conversation recorded for Cancer Network, Kristie L. Kahl and Javier L. Munoz, MD, MS, FACP discussed treatment for relapsing/remitting follicular lymphoma and the importance of the sequencing…
The healthcare system is designed to provide safe, effective, and beneficial care for all. Unfortunately, the current system represents a wealth of socioeconomic and racial disparities. Past studies have shown…
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 the Cancer Network, orelabrutinib, a Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, was recently granted Breakthrough Therapy designation within the United States. While the treatment is also indicated for patients…
KRYPOLIS (carfilzomib) recently received conditional approval in China for the treatment of relapsed/refractory (R/R) multiple myeloma. Licensed by BeiGene, this drug is indicated for adults with R/R multiple myeloma who…
Normally, B lymphocytes ("B cells") are a type of white blood cell that plays a role in immune function. In healthy individuals, B cells create antibodies to fight infections and…
Even though a drug is sometimes developed with a certain condition in mind, it can be used to effectively treat or manage alternate conditions. For example, pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA) is…
Diet and nutrition play immense roles in our health. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, for example, researchers discovered an association between colorectal cancer and eating red meat. “Hasn’t that been…
The ESMO World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer 2021 took place from June 30-July 3, 2021. During the Congress, researchers discussed data and research in the gastrointestinal field. According to MedScape,…
Thus far, retifanlimab, a drug designed to treat patients with anal cancer, has received Orphan Drug designation and Priority Review status. However, the approval process has not been entirely easy.…
According to MPR, the FDA recently granted Orphan Drug designation to CPI-613 (devimistat), an investigational treatment designed for patients with biliary cancer. Altogether, "biliary cancer" can consist of bile…
Want to surgically remove a pancreatic tumor? Well, the entire process can take anywhere from 6-12 hours and presents some difficulties for medical practitioners. For example, during surgery, it can…
The European Hematology Association (EHA) held its 2021 Virtual Congress from June 9-17, 2021, though the insights will be available until mid-August 2021. During the Congress, researchers discussed new…
In a story for the Urology Times, a panel of experts on the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer that is not responsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) (which is commonly…
During the European Hematology Association (EHA)'s 26th Annual Meeting, taking place virtually, biopharmaceutical company Kite (part of Gilead) shared longer-term follow-up data on Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel) for patients with relapsed…
An exciting article in the Guardian published last year and a confirming article published this month state that new diagnostic technology has shown ‘impressive results’. This test can spot tumors…
An Orphan Drug designation is granted to drugs or biologics intended to treat patients with rare diseases or conditions, affecting less than 200,000 Americans. Because it can sometimes be difficult…
From June 4-8, 2021, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) held its Annual Meeting to discuss trends and research within the oncology field. According to Cancer Therapy Advisor,…
During the European Hematology Association (EHA) Annual Congress (EHA2021), which took place virtually this year, hematological experts and stakeholders discussed new advances in the field. According to Fierce Biotech, one…
Until recently, multiple myeloma patients were reliant upon treatment with immunomodulatory drugs, anti-CD38 antibodies, proteasome inhibitors, and autologous (patient-derived) stem cell transplants. According to a recent article in CancerConnect, patients…
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