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Exercise Linked to Fewer Falls in Older Adults with Cancer
Published on: October 8, 2024
Fall risks for people over 65 with cancer can be lowered by talking to their doctor about exercise, a new study says. Find out more about exercise and fall prevention.
How to Keep Your Home Clean When Living With Cancer
Published on: August 13, 2024
Keep your house clean and safe while caring for someone who has cancer. Get cleaning tips for the kitchen, bathroom, and high-traffic areas.
Study Shows How Family Health History Can Affect Cancer Risk
Published on: August 6, 2024
Knowing family health history can help you be aware of your personal cancer risk. Get tips for collecting family health history information.
Targeted Drug Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Slows Growth of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Published on: July 26, 2024
A study of the HER2-targeted therapy drug trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) shows it can stop metastatic breast cancer growth for longer than chemotherapy.
Immunotherapy Drugs Before Melanoma Surgery Can Improve Patient Outcomes
Published on: June 13, 2024
A recent study shows that giving immunotherapy before surgery for stage III melanoma can help stop the spread of the disease and cut time spent in treatment.
Targeted Drug Stops Lung Cancer Growth for Five Years in Over Half of People with Mutated Lung Cancer
Published on: June 13, 2024
A study shows that a targeted therapy drug stops the spread of lung cancer for 5 years or more. The drug, lorlatinib (Lobrena), also stops new cancer growth in the brain.
Targeted Cancer Drug Lowers Risk of Cancer Growth or Death in Lung Cancer with a Specific Mutation
Published on: June 13, 2024
A study has shown that giving patients with lung cancer a targeted therapy drug after combined chemotherapy and radiation therapy helps them live longer without the cancer growing or spreading.
Recent Advances in Lung Cancer Treatment Resulting in Lower Death Rates
Published on: August 17, 2020
According to a new study, death rates from non-small cell lung cancer have fallen sharply in recent years, mostly due to advances in treatment.