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Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation a Promising Prostate Cancer …
Oct 14, 2024 · Patients with prostate cancer demonstrated reduced tumor volume and PSA levels, a key marker of prostate cancer progression, and experienced improved urinary function and maintained sexual function after undergoing Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation (TULSA), according to a study presented at the CURE® Educated Patient® Prostate Cancer Summit by Dr. Yair Lotan, a professor of urology at UT ...
Long-Term Study Data Support Keytruda as Standard of Care for …
Oct 1, 2024 · A 10-year follow-up data from the KEYNOTE-006 study showed that Keytruda continued to outperform Yervoy in terms of overall survival, progression-free survival, and melanoma-specific survival for patients with advanced melanoma.
FDA Grants Priority Review to Enhertu for HER2-Low and -Ultralow …
Oct 3, 2024 · The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted and granted priority review to a supplemental biologics license application for Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) to treat patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low or -ultralow breast cancer treated with at least one endocrine therapy in the metastatic setting.
How I Used Turkey Tail Mushrooms Alongside Cancer Treatment
Jan 8, 2024 · At first, I ordered little vials of tincture online. There are plenty of companies that make and sell tincture, a concoction of alcohol imbued or infused with the essence of some plant, herb, or, in this case, mushroom.
Love Lost: The Effects of Cancer on Marriage and Relationships
Oct 28, 2021 · Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis. Cancer can damage a marriage or relationship in a number of ways, counselors say. “A cancer diagnosis often has a ripple effect on how patients see themselves, on their life and on their relationships,” says Cheyenne Corbett, director of cancer support and survivorship at Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, North Carolina.
Treatment Options for Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Nov 11, 2024 · Panelists discuss how implementing targeted strategies can promote equity in treatment for all patients, while offering practical advice for those facing barriers to accessing necessary care for advanced prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Questions Answered, From PSA Levels to …
Oct 29, 2024 · A diagnosis of prostate cancer can be accompanied by plenty of questions for patients, caregivers and loved ones. Here are expert answers to some such questions from the CURE Educated Patient Prostate Cancer Summit chaired by Dr. Kelly L. Stratton of Oklahoma University Health.
FDA Approval of Trodelvy Withdrawn for Urothelial Carcinoma
Oct 22, 2024 · Trodelvy received accelerated approval from the FDA in April 2021 for this specific indication, which was based on findings from the phase 2 TROPHY-U-01 study, which focused on findings related to the tumor response rate and duration of response. The FDA noted that the continued approval of Trodelvy for locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer would be contingent on the confirmatory ...
6 FDA Cancer Approvals from August 2024 - Curetoday
In August 2024, the FDA approved six new cancer treatments, including some that haven’t previously been approved.