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WEBCURE is a website that covers the latest news, research and insights on various types of cancer and their treatments. Find stories, tips and resources for cancer survivors, caregivers and families.
Long-Term Follow-Up Shows Keytruda Continues to Improve
WEBFeb 1, 2021 · A phase 2/3 study showed that Keytruda monotherapy significantly improved overall and progression-free survival in patients with previously treated, PD-L1–positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer after two years of follow-up. The study also found that patients who completed 35 cycles of Keytruda treatment had durable responses and could benefit from a second course of treatment.
GO2 For Lung Cancer | Advocacy Groups - Curetoday
WEBMay 30, 2024 · GO2 is a nonprofit organization that provides support, education, and advocacy for people affected by lung cancer. Learn about the latest research, screening, treatment, and policy initiatives from GO2 and its partners.
What Patients Should Know About Radiation Treatment for
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Radiopharmaceuticals, defined by the National Cancer Institute as drugs that contain radioactive substances, are at the forefront of treating patients with prostate cancer, as one radiation oncologist explained in an interview with CURE®.
Keytruda Has Received Nearly 40 FDA Approvals. How Does It Work?
WEBJan 25, 2024 · The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab) plus chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for the treatment of patients with stages 3 to 4A cervical cancer.
Pluvicto Improves Survival Without Progression in Certain Patients …
WEBOct 23, 2023 · Pluvicto (177Lu-PSMA-617) is a radioligand therapy for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) that met its primary end point of radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) in a phase 3 trial. The study also showed a favorable safety profile and a high objective response rate for Pluvicto compared with androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) change.
How I Used Turkey Tail Mushrooms Alongside Cancer Treatment
WEBJan 8, 2024 · A lymphoma patient shares his experience of using turkey tail mushrooms as a supplement to chemo and immunotherapy. He describes the benefits, sources and methods of turkey tail mushrooms and their potential role in cancer recovery.
In Recent Decades, Immunotherapy Extended Advanced …
WEBJul 11, 2022 · Thanks to the advent of immunotherapy, average survival for patients with advanced melanoma is drastically better than it was decades ago, explained Dr. Jedd D. Wolchok, a medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in …
People With Cancer Explain Why They Call Themselves ... - Curetoday
WEBJan 3, 2023 · A survey on social media reveals the preferences and meanings of different terms for people with cancer, such as survivor, thriver and warrior. Some people with breast cancer share their stories and reasons for choosing these labels.
Love Lost: The Effects of Cancer on Marriage and Relationships
WEBOct 28, 2021 · A cancer diagnosis can strain or improve a couple's bond, depending on various factors. Learn how to cope with the stress, communication, finances, intimacy and body image issues that cancer can bring to a relationship.