Cancer

December 16, 2024

Pediatric Oncology: Bone Marrow Transplantation and ALL Management

Explore our comprehensive educational series on bone marrow transplantation and pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) management. This series delves into the intricacies of bone marrow transplantation, including the transplant process, conditioning regimens, and the critical role of immunosuppressants. Additionally, it covers the management of pediatric ALL, focusing on risk stratification, genetic risk groups, and innovative therapies such as immunotherapy and targeted treatments.
December 8, 2024

New Hope for Patients with Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer: FDA Approves IMFINZI

The FDA approval of IMFINZI for limited-stage small cell lung cancer is a momentous step forward, offering a much-needed new treatment option for patients facing this aggressive disease. As the first immunotherapy regimen approved in this setting, IMFINZI has the potential to redefine care and significantly improve outcomes. This milestone underscores the importance of continued research and innovation in the fight against lung cancer.
February 7, 2024

Unlocking the Potential of Enhertu: A Revolutionary Advance in Targeted Cancer Therapy

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
January 22, 2024

Pluvicto: Most Asked Questions

"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."
January 19, 2024

Why Atezolizumab and Chemotherapy Should Be Used with Caution in Real-World SCLC Population

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.
December 16, 2023

Navigating Complex Moral Choices in Obstetrics: The Intersection of Maternal Cancer and Pregnancy

During her rotation in obstetrics and gynecology, a resident encountered a 28-year-old pregnant woman at 13 weeks gestational age, who already has three healthy children. I […]
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