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A Treatment That Came Just in Time
Cancer survivor Laurie Adami reflects on her experience participating in a clinical trial that ultimately contributed to the March 2021 approval of a CAR-T cell therapy for follicular lymphoma.
by Laurie Adami
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Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence
Experts discussed how the cancer community can share accurate information and increase confidence in COVID-19 vaccines, both among people with cancer and the general population.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Immunotherapy Indications Withdrawn
In recent months, drugmakers have announced they are withdrawing indications for four immune checkpoint inhibitors in consultation with the Food and Drug Administration. What does this mean for patients who are taking these drugs?
by Anna Goshua
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Immunotherapy Options for Breast Cancer
Two immune checkpoint inhibitors are now approved for treatment of some people with advanced breast cancer, but trial results have raised some questions.
by Anna Goshua
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What Is Tumor Mutational Burden?
The Food and Drug Administration approved an immunotherapy drug for tumors with high tumor mutational burden regardless of tumor type. But some medical oncologists say it's not clear the biomarker is valid across all cancer types.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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Taking Drug Dosing Off Autopilot
Patient advocates with metastatic breast cancer argue that dosing of treatments for their disease should be more personalized and take into account quality of life.
by Marcus A. Banks
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Targeted Therapy for Early-Stage Lung Cancer?
A trial of the targeted therapy Tagrisso (osimertinib) for early-stage lung cancer finds that patients who take it go longer without having a cancer recurrence. Whether that should change clinical practice is under discussion.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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The Crowded Field of Checkpoint Inhibitors
Drug developers behind currently approved checkpoint inhibitors discuss the pros and cons of competition in the field.
by Kate Yandell
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2018: This Year in Cancer News
The Cancer Today editorial staff selects some of the most interesting and impactful reporting, research and perspectives of 2018.
by Cancer Today Staff
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Treating Cancer Based on Its Genetics, Not Its Location
Medical oncologist and sarcoma specialist George D. Demetri explains the significance of the recent approval of the oral drug Vitrakvi based on tumor genetics.
by Anna Azvolinsky
Cancer Talk
Why I Participated in a Clinical Trial
When doctors told Yvonne McLean Florence she was eligible to participate in a research trial testing an experimental drug, she joined. She wants more people to have the same opportunity.
by Yvonne McLean Florence
Targeted Therapy Improves Pancreatic Cancer SurvivalA recently approved drug that targets RAS proteins meaningfully improves outcomes for people with this difficult-to-treat cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Bring On the WavesA surfer’s love for the ocean guides her through breast cancer treatment and beyond.
by Cameron Walker
Does Exercise Benefit Children With Cancer?New guidelines recommend children and adolescents with cancer get regular physical activity to mitigate side effects from treatment.
by Erin O’Donnell
