Introduction to NINLARO® (ixazomib) in combination with lenalidomide NINLARO® (ixazomib) in combination with lenalidomide is a treatment strategy used for multiple myeloma, a type of cancer […]
Understanding Diffuse Lower-Grade Glioma is crucial for providing effective strategies to enhance the quality of life for patients.
Diffuse lower-grade gliomas are brain tumors that have distinct characteristics and challenges.
Mercaptopurine, often referred to by its chemical name 6-mercaptopurine or simply 6-MP, stands as a pivotal medication in the oncology sphere, particularly within the context of treating childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
Mannitol is used after cisplatin treatment to prevent or reduce the risk of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity, which is a major concern associated with cisplatin chemotherapy. Cisplatin is a widely used chemotherapeutic drug for various types of cancer, but its use is often limited by its potential to cause kidney damage.
Heparin, available as both unfractionated and low-molecular-weight forms, has been extensively studied for its potential benefits in cancer patients. Low molecular weight heparin's role in both preventing and treating venous thromboembolism in patients, a common complication in cancer patients, has been the subject of systematic review and numerous randomized clinical trials. Furthermore, heparin has shown promising effects in managing VTE in patients undergoing cancer therapy, including those with advanced pancreatic cancer.
Palbociclib (Ibrance) is a CDK4/6 inhibitor used in combination with aromatase inhibitors or fulvestrant for hormone receptor-positive (HR+) human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced/metastatic breast cancer (ABC/MBC).
The development of Enhertu represents a significant advancement in targeted cancer therapy, offering new hope for patients with limited treatment options. Enhertu, also known as trastuzumab deruxtecan, is an innovative antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) designed to target HER2-positive cancers, which are associated with aggressive growth and poor prognosis in various cancer types, including breast and gastric cancers
"for the treatment of adult patients with prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who have been treated with androgen receptor (AR) pathway inhibition and taxane-based chemotherapy."
Atezolizumab, a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitor, has shown promising results in clinical trials when combined with chemotherapy for the treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). However, a real-world evaluation of atezolizumab plus platinum-etoposide chemotherapy in patients with ES-SCLC in Canada raises important considerations regarding its use.