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The FDA has granted an accelerated approval to the anti-CD19 immunotherapy blinatumomab as a treatment for patients with Philadelphia chromosome-negative relapsed/refractory B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Two studies suggest that treatment during pregnancy does not appear to negatively impact neurologic or cardiac fetal development.

The FDA has approved ruxolitinib (Jakafi) as a treatment for patients with polycythemia vera (PV) who are resistant or intolerant to hydroxyurea, marking the first treatment specifically approved for patients with PV.

A group of researchers looking to better equip patients to be self-managers of their cancer have developed a new tool to help patients communicate their treatment goals more effectively.

Despite the proven benefits of SBRT for patients with inoperable stage I NSCLC, whether such patients are offered it depends on their race, insurance status, and the type of facility where they are being treated.

We are pleased to open the application period for our annual Fellows Symposium.

A genomic test (also called a genomic assay) analyzes the activity of a group of genes linked to the risk of a particular disease.

Alain H. Rook, MD, Professor of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine provides part one of a three part overview of treatments for cutaneous lymphoma.

After 4 years of living with inflammatory breast cancer, Amy Berman, RN, BS, senior program officer at the John A. Hartford Foundation, said she felt fine during her speech at The American Journal of Managed Care's Patient-Centered Oncology Care meeting in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Colon Cancer Alliance is holding a summit, titled "Fighting a Smarter War on Colorectal Cancer" on December 4-6th.

Unusual, but does occur.

With open enrollment now underway to sign up for or change their coverage under the Affordable Care Act, oncology nurses and navigators may be hearing questions from cancer patients, survivors, and their family members about navigating this still relatively new insurance marketplace.

The poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor veliparib exhibits antitumor activity and is safe and tolerable on a continuous dosing schedule when used for the treatment of patients with BRCA-positive and BRCA–wild type tumors.

Findings from two studies are shining a light on demographic and socioeconomic factors impacting who will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC), who is more likely to die from it, and what preventive measures might make a difference.

According to recent estimates, approximately 62,980 people in the United States will be diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2014, a nearly 5% increase from 2013.Thyroid cancer affects people of all ages, from young children to seniors.Its incidence is rapidly increasing among all age groups, and thyroid cancer is especially common in women, who represent three of every four people diagnosed with the disease.

Office practice identifies ways to improve monitoring and adherence.

Skin care is an important topic for every individual, but for cutaneous lymphoma patients, skin care can be the key to greatly improving your quality of life. By educating yourself about your skin, there are many things that you can do to keep your skin moisturized, soft and comfortable.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the agency plans to cover lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for certain former and current smokers, a decision that could affect an estimated 4 million people.

When trained, advanced practice nurses followed up written heart screening guidelines with telephone calls to survivors of childhood cancers, screening uptake more than doubled among those who received the telephone-based counseling.

A study released by the international nonprofit Cancer Support Community found that more than half of patients with cancer feel unprepared to discuss treatment options with their medical team, a significant finding given the high burden patients with cancer carry across a number of dimensions.

New data has shown that states that have higher rates of cervical cancer incidence and mortality also have low HPV vaccination rates among young women.

Researchers have identified a new way to boost the enrollment of Latina patients with breast cancer in clinical trials via a culturally sensitive video, a tailored booklet, and the help of a patient navigator.

Patients report that financial and work-related hardships persist beyond treatment.

A systematic review of published results from 203 randomized clinical trials, involving more than 80 different integrative therapies, has yielded evidence-based recommendations for clinicians and their patients with breast cancer about which of these therapies may be most helpful to manage their symptoms.

In May 2014, ASCO issued guidelines recommending the administration of adjuvant tamoxifen for 10 years in women with stage I-III hormone receptor (HR)-positive breast cancer, based on data from the collection of 5 clinical trials.

The new Midwest Cancer Alliance Survivorship Transition Clinic is slated to open November 6-one of six adult care clinics in the country specializing in addressing long-term health issues in survivors of childhood cancer who are at high risk for late effects of their cancer treatment.

The study, published in BJU International, has found that androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) was associated with a 3.3-times increased risk of heart-related deaths in men with congestive heart failure or prior heart attacks.

At the 2014 Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology in Chicago, Jyoti D. Patel, MD, associate professor in Medicine-Hematology/Oncology at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, led a breakout session on how to manage the toxicities associated with the molecular therapies used to treat patients with lung cancers.

Caring for the emotional and physical needs of your loved one with cancer can be fulfilling. Is it possible to care too much?? While you are ensuring that the needs of your loved one are being met, you may overlook your own well-being.

Institute of Medicine report notes that major reform is needed.