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Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a notoriously aggressive form of lung cancer, making up about 15% of all lung cancer cases. While treatments have made strides in extensive-stage SCLC, limited-stage SCLC has seen few advancements in decades—until now. A new clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine has revealed promising results with the use …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Living with Sickle Cell Living with sickle cell disease (SCD) presents unique challenges, both in the short term and over a lifetime. As a chronic illness that primarily affects the shape and function of red blood cells, SCD leads to a variety of complications, from pain crises to organ damage, all of which can have …
Gene Therapy: A Promising Future As I continue to highlight key aspects of SCD this September, I will shift the focus to the exciting advancements in research and treatment. Recent breakthroughs offer new hope and possibilities for individuals living with this condition. In this installment, we’ll explore the latest research developments, including innovative therapies and …