How to Assess Cancer Progression Beyond Imaging Results
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Hello. It’s Mark Kris, from Memorial Sloan Kettering. In my discussions with doctors around the world, I’ve come upon a huge amount of confusion and difference in what we call progression. Today I’d like to talk about what I’ll call the many faces of progression in systemic therapy. […]
How to accompany cancer patients? Four experts propose some ways
By Walter Sánchez Silva Lima Newsroom, Nov 9, 2024 / 07:00 am “You have cancer.” These brief but shocking words stir up many feelings in a patient and those around him or her, including the fear of death. Fighting cancer is not easy and many don’t know what to do in such a situation, beyond […]
Gilead needs a win with Arcellx CAR-T data. Here’s how to know if it scores
This story first appeared in Adam’s Biotech Scorecard, a subscriber-only newsletter. STAT+ subscribers can sign up here to get it delivered to their inbox. The next referendum on Gilead Sciences’ oft-criticized oncology business is approaching. Circle Nov. 5 on your calendars. That’s when we’ll get the first look at data from a pivotal clinical trial of anito-cel, […]
How to Treat Cancer While Preserving Fertility
Thanks to the continuously improving treatment options for cancer, the number of cancer survivors is increasing, and a large proportion of survivors is confronted with the long-term effects of cancer treatment. Especially for young patients, the question of the impact of therapy on fertility arises. Dose adjustment or modification of the treatment regimen can achieve […]
How to nutritionally fight cancer
Navigating the path to recovery after a cancer diagnosis can be an arduous journey filled with physical and emotional challenges. However, one powerful tool that patients can harness is the food they consume. Some strategic dietary choices can support healing, enhance immunity, and improve the overall quality of life during and after cancer treatment. Cancer is a multifaceted […]
How to beat the big four diseases of ageing
Cancer Cancer can strike at any age, but the older we get, the more likely it becomes. “The two most common cancers of old age are breast and prostate cancers,” says Dr Richard Siow, the director of Ageing Research at King’s College London. “As we age, our cellular mechanisms reduce the clearance of damage within […]
How to spot the signs and symptoms of throat cancer
Back to index “The telltale signs are not generally silent but can take a while to be noticed,” warns Dr Naomi Vaughan, a GP with a practice in Harrow, north-west London. Vaughan says these include: Any new lump or swelling in the neck or throat, which can present as pain-free Bad breath A persistent cough […]
Opinion: Motherhood is joy, but also grief. Cancer taught me how to live with both
Open this photo in gallery: Farrah Khan and Kristyn Wong-Tam have a son, now 4, thanks to in vitro fertilization. A frozen supply of embryos could have given him a sibling, but a cancer diagnosis threw a wrench in those plans.Eden Graham Farrah Khan, executive director at Action Canada, is currently on medical leave. “Do […]
How to Improve Radiotherapy Decisions in Endometrial Cancer
Overall, cancer mortality in the United States has declined over the past few decades. But there are some exceptions. Deaths from endometrial cancer, for instance, have increased over the past 20 years, prompting efforts to improve diagnosis and treatment, especially in early stages of the disease. However, recent evidence suggests that some patients with early-stage […]
How to make a relationship work, according to your zodiac sign
Let’s face it, February adds undue pressure on couples around the world, including (but not limited to) how to make a relationship work (that is after you’ve decided what stage your relationship is at; our apologies if your partner thought it was a situationship), analysing if it will stand the test of time and, in […]