Chemotherapy and Endocrine Therapy Show Different Long-Term Health Effects for Breast Cancer Survivors Findings from American Cancer Society researchers could result in interventions to improve health outcomes for people with breast cancer.

2 days ago · In every issue, you’ll find cutting-edge health information and the hottest topics of interest to people with cancer and their loved ones. Guidelines by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network explain how patients can access these tests and why they should do so. Patients who took daily aspirin ...

3 days ago · Here are the latest new cancer drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration: Aucatxyl (obecabtagene autoleucel), a new CAR-T therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia Bizengri (zenocutuzumab), a bispecific antibody for lung cancer and pancreatic cancer Datroway (datopotamab deruxtecan), an antibody-drug conjugate for HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer

3 days ago · The American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting in December focused on advances in blood cancer care. For chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the most common type in adults, the Phase III AMPLIFY trial found that a fixed-duration combination of two pills—the BTK inhibitor Calquence (acalabrutinib) and the BCL-2 inhibitor Venclexta (venetoclax)—led to durable remission and improved ...

2 days ago · Recent studies highlight the importance of individualized treatment. Studies presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) in December highlight the importance of individualized treatment.. The Phase III PATINA trial showed that the CDK 4/6 inhibitor Ibrance (palbociclib) delayed progression of double-positive breast cancer when added to standard first-line maintenance therapy.

2 days ago · Cancer Health's spring 2025 issue unpacks treatment trends and spotlights a range of patient experiences.

2 days ago · The “slash, burn and poison” approach to cancer treatment—invasive surgery, powerful radiation and toxic chemotherapy—is getting a rethink.

Dec 9, 2024 · Engaging in new activities can help keep your mind sharp and support intellectual wellness. By continually learning, asking questions and participating in new activities—think knitting, cooking, painting or dancing—you’ll exercise your brain, which may help combat possible brain fog from cancer treatment.

Dec 9, 2024 · The latest annual Cancer Progress Report by the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) offers statistics and research trends. Even as overall survivorship and treatment have improved, rates of several cancers—notably breast and colorectal cancers—are rising among people younger than 50.

In every issue, you’ll find cutting-edge health information and the hottest topics of interest to people with cancer and their loved ones. Cancer Health’s editor-in-chief notes that the fall 2024 issue will motivate you to see life’s proverbial glass as half full. Malkia Mann was diagnosed ...