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Keytruda (Pembrolizumab) Shows Promise for Advanced Merkel Cell Carcinoma
By Stacy SimonResults of a small clinical trial show that more than half the patients with Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare but aggressive type of skin cancer, improved when they took the immunotherapy drug Keytruda (pembrolizumab). And the improvement appears to be lasting longer than would be expected with standard treatment. This is a significant finding because there are currently no drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat Merkel cell carcinoma. Researchers studying Keytruda and other drugs are trying to provide more treatment options for people with this type of skin cancer.Whi...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - May 3, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Skin Cancer - Merkel Cell Source Type: news

Cancer Screening Tests All Women Should Know About
By Stacy Simon Along with giving Mother's Day gifts and sending greetings this year, encourage the moms in your life to get up to date on cancer screening tests. Screening tests look for cancer before a person has any signs or symptoms. Regular screenings can catch some cancers early, when they’re small, have not spread, and are easier to treat. With cervical and colon cancers, these tests can even prevent cancer from developing in the first place. Sweeten the deal by offering to help your mom schedule her screening, drive her to and from appointments, and keep her company in the waiting room. These are the American ...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - April 29, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Prevention/Early Detection Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer Endometrial Cancer Colon/Rectum Cancer Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell Source Type: news

Report Links Alcohol, Processed Meats, and Excess Weight to Stomach Cancer
By Stacy SimonA report from the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund links an increased risk for stomach cancer with drinking alcohol, eating processed meats, and being overweight. According to the report, thousands of stomach cancer cases could be prevented in the US if people maintained a healthy weight, limited alcohol, and avoided processed meats including ham, bacon, pastrami, salami, bologna, hot dogs, and some sausages.Stomach cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, but is less common in the United States, where the rates of new cases have been declining steadily si...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - April 28, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Stomach Cancer Diet/Exercise/Weight Source Type: news

10 Immunotherapy Terms: A Science-to-English Translation
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Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - April 27, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

An Oncology Nurse Brings Palliative Care to Rural Communities
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Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - April 25, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Use of E-Cigarettes Rising Among Middle and High School Students
By Stacy SimonE-cigarettes remain the most commonly used tobacco products among middle and high school students in the US for the second year in a row, according to a report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Center for Tobacco Products.RESOURCES: Keeping Kids Tobacco FreeGuide to Quitting SmokingAmerican Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Using the answers to questionnaires from the National Youth Tobacco Surveys, the report found that 16% of high school students and 5.3% of middle school students used e-cigarettes in 2...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - April 20, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Smoking/Tobacco Source Type: news

Study: Chemo for Childhood Cancer Affects Male Survivors’ Fertility More Than Females’
By Stacy Simon RESOURCES: Preserving fertility in boys and teens with cancerPreserving fertility in girls and teens with cancer A study by researchers from leading cancer centers across the US has found that modern chemotherapy treatments have only a small impact on the ability of female childhood and adolescent cancer survivors to have children when they grow up. However, male survivors are more likely to have fertility problems. An estimated 400,000 survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer are living in the US today. However, therapies to treat their cancer can affect their reproductive health when the...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - April 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Cancer in Adolescents Childhood Cancer Source Type: news

Why Many Rectal Cancer Patients Don’t Get Enough Treatment
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Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - April 15, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

FDA Approves Venclexta (Venetoclax) for a Type of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
By Stacy SimonThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new targeted therapy for a certain type of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The drug Venclexta (venetoclax) treats people with CLL whose leukemia cells have a chromosome abnormality called 17p deletion and who have had at least one treatment already. It targets BCL-2, a protein in CLL cells that helps them live longer than they should.The FDA based its approval on a study of 106 people with CLL who have a 17p deletion and who had received at least one previous therapy. All the participants were given Venclexta. Results showed that 80% of them either ...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - April 13, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Leukemia - Chronic Lymphocytic (CLL) Source Type: news

Task Force Releases Recommendations on Aspirin to Prevent Colon Cancer, Heart Disease
By Stacy SimonRESOURCES: Aspirin and Cancer Prevention: What the Research Really Shows The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has published new recommendations about aspirin to help prevent cardiovascular disease (heart attacks and strokes) and colorectal cancer (commonly called colon cancer).The USPSTF says people who are ages 50-59 years, who have at least a 10% risk of developing cardiovascular disease within the next 10 years, and who have no increased risk for bleeding should take low-dose aspirin regularly to help prevent heart attack, stroke, and colon cancer. Candidates should also h...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - April 11, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Colon/Rectum Cancer Source Type: news

To Improve Childhood Cancer Care, One Doctor Looks to Social Workers
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Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - April 11, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

6 Tips for Managing Stress
By Stacy Simon Stress is a natural part of our daily lives. It can be triggered by any demand, from filing income taxes and commuting to work, to serious life changes such as death, divorce, and illness. When you face a stressful situation, your pulse quickens, you breathe faster, your muscles tense, and your brain uses more oxygen and increases activity. In the short term, it can boost your immune system. But if the stress response lasts too long, it can damage your health. RESOURCES: Distress in people with cancer You can’t always avoid the stress in your life, but you can learn to better cope with i...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - April 9, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Coping with Cancer Source Type: news

How to Find Reliable Health Info Online
By Stacy Simon When you’re facing a serious illness, the Internet can be a valuable resource. A good online search can help you find answers to your questions and connect you with people and resources to help when you need it most. But a bad search can get you wrong or outdated facts, medical information that may not apply to you, or even worse, an invitation to be scammed when you’re most vulnerable. Here are some ways to stay savvy as you search online: Look for trustworthy and reliable websites as your sources. Sites affiliated with government agencies, hospitals, universities, and major public health a...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - April 6, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: General Information Source Type: news

Financial Problems Lower Many Cancer Survivors’ Quality of Life
By Stacy SimonRESOURCES: Understanding Health InsuranceSurvivorship: During and After TreatmentQuestions? Call us at 1-800-227-2345. Almost one-third of cancer survivors experience financial hardships as a result of their diagnosis and/or treatment, according to a new study by researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University. What’s more, these hardships can have long-lasting physical and mental side effects.According to background information in the study, estimated out-of-pocket expenses for people with cancer average from $1,730 to $4,727 per year depending on insurance coverage. Survivors who have t...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - March 31, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Coping with Cancer Source Type: news

Inside a “Cancer Moonshot” Meeting with VP Biden
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Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - March 26, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news