How Loss of Single Gene Fuels Deadly Childhood Brain Cancer Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumors (ATRT) are a rare, fast-growing form of brain cancer that usually strikes children three years and younger, though they can occur in older children and adults. There are multiple treatments, but no definitive standard of care and long-term survival is poor. […]
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COVID-19 adds urgency to fight against inequities in cancer care September 10, 2020 14 min read Source/Disclosures Disclosures: Winn reports serving on the Advancing Inclusive Research External Council Meeting for Genentech and is a foundation board member for LUNGevity. Chinegwundoh, Newman and Ramirez report no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an […]
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Chadwick Boseman’s death reveals cancer disparities in the Black community Chadwick Boseman talks about the film “Black Panther” at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International. Boseman died Aug. 28 at age 43. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Creative Commons) LOS ANGELES – The death of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, 43, after a four-year private battle with […]
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Velcade-Based Triplet Regimen ‘Should Remain’ Standard of Care in Newly Diagnosed Multiple … A triplet regimen of Kyprolis (carfilzomib), Revlimid and dexamethasone (KRd) was not superior to the standard of care Velcade (bortezomib), Revlimid (lenalidomide) and dexamethasone(VRd) in patients with newly diagnosed standard- or intermediate-risk multiple myeloma, according to data published in The Lancet Oncology. […]
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BioSpace Movers & Shakers, Sept. 11 Metrion – Metrion Biosciences Limited named Anca Harlambie as its head of Business Development. Harlambie will represent the U.K.-based company across Europe and the United Kingdom. Additionally, Mari Kennedy will support Metrion in the mid-west and east coast of the United States. In Japan, Metrion will be represented by […]
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Treatment Options for Multiple Myeloma – Mayo Clinic In the third of a four-part video series on multiple myeloma, Vivek Roy, M.D., hematologist and director of the bone marrow transplant program at Mayo Clinic in Florida, discusses treatment options for myeloma. To learn more about Multiple Myeloma, visit: https://mayocl.in/2N4dM48 View this entire #MultipleMyeloma playlist at: […]
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