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A Promising New Treatment for Metastatic Breast Cancer: Exploring Bria-IMT™ and Its Impact When battling metastatic breast cancer, finding effective treatment options can feel like an uphill battle, especially when cancer has spread to other areas, like the brain. But new hope is on the horizon. A groundbreaking therapy called Bria-IMT™ is showing promising results in clinical …
Breast Cancer Treatment October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading knowledge, supporting research, and empowering patients and healthcare providers alike. Throughout the month, we’ll explore various critical aspects of breast cancer care. In this post, we focus on the current role of targeted therapies in treatment and encourage both patients and …
Bladder Cancer Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. About 81,000 new cases are diagnosed annually in the U.S. alone. While it’s more common in men, it affects thousands of women as well. Most bladder cancers are urothelial carcinomas. If caught early, they can often be treated successfully. However, for patients with muscle-invasive …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading knowledge, supporting research, and empowering patients and healthcare providers alike. Throughout the month, we’ll explore various critical aspects of breast cancer care. In this post, we focus on the current role of immunotherapy in treatment and encourage both patients and providers to consider clinical …
A recent New England Journal of Medicine study introduces asciminib, a new treatment for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) that shows improved effectiveness and fewer side effects compared to current therapies. This post will explain the study’s findings and what they mean for patients and caregivers, highlighting how asciminib could offer a better option for those newly diagnosed with …
October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, supporting research, and encouraging early detection. In honor of this important cause, we’re highlighting crucial preventive measures and ways to reduce breast cancer risk. This article also connects to the ongoing efforts to support breast cancer research, with …
Cancer patients should prepare for Hurricane Milton by securing medications and coordinating with their care team, while hospitals ensure continued care.
Sophia’s Story I’ll never forget the day I met Sophia. She sat in my clinic, a mother of two and a dedicated teacher, but her eyes were clouded with fear. When she first received the news that she had high-risk bladder cancer, she told me she felt like the ground had shifted beneath her feet. …
Cancer is a journey that none of us ever choose, but many are compelled to take. Take John Keane’s story battling NHL. The road can be rough, with twists and turns that challenge the very fabric of our being. As a medical oncologist, I often encounter patients who brave this journey with an incredible mix …
When I meet new patients diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic melanoma, I often mention the name Jimmy Carter. It’s a name most people recognize, and his survival story is nothing short of remarkable—especially considering he will soon celebrate his 100th birthday. Like many of my patients, Carter was diagnosed with Stage IV melanoma, with metastatic …