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A 3-drug regimen of acalabrutinib, venetoclax, and obinutuzumab was highly effective in removing all traces of disease from the bone marrow of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, according to study results presented at the American Society of Hematology annual meeting. Read More ›

There are a number of excellent organizations providing resources and support to you as a patient with ovarian cancer or a caregiver. Read More ›

Pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose early, because it often has no symptoms until much later, and it often goes undiagnosed until the cancer is advanced or metastatic, when it can no longer be cured. Read More ›

Depending on the cancer type and stage, along with individual patient factors, pancreatic cancer can be treated with surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, supportive care, or a combination of these treatments. Read More ›

Helping patients preserve their quality of life by avoiding major side effects, maintenance therapy is a relatively new but promising form of treatment for pancreatic cancer. Read More ›

Getting proper nutrition is often difficult for patients with pancreatic cancer, but it is possible with specialized nutritional care and guidance from a registered dietitian. Read More ›

Appendix cancer or appendiceal cancer is rare, occurring in about 1,000 people in the United States each year. View this slideshow to learn important facts about appendix cancer, including statistics, causes and symptoms. Read More ›

A seemingly ordinary case of appendicitis uncovers a very rare cancer. Fred McKitrick details how he grappled with the reality of a very “unreal” situation. Read More ›

In the past week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released 2 public announcements related to the use of vaping products. Read More ›

For childhood-cancer survivors, beating cancer is one thing; facing the many hurdles that come with going back to school is another. Here are some ways parents can help their pediatric-cancer survivors cope with the physical, emotional, and mental stresses of student life. Read More ›