Systemic mastocytosis with associated hematologic neoplasm (SM-AHN) presents unique diagnostic and treatment challenges. In this Medscape-certified activity, experts discuss the complex patient journey, from delayed diagnosis to individualized…
Avapritinib, branded as Ayvakit, became the first FDA-approved treatment for indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) in 2023, marking a major advancement for patients. ISM, driven by the KIT D816V…
Vivek K. Mehta, MD, Radiation Oncologist, Director, Center for Advanced Targeted Radiotherapies, Department of Radiation Oncology, Swedish Cancer Institute, Seattle, WA, discusses advances in partial breast radiation. References…
Greg Foltz, MD, Director, Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, Washington, discusses the Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment. For more information visit: Center…
Greg Foltz, MD, Director, Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, WA, discusses current treatments for brain cancer. References and Resources Schönekaes K, Mücke R,…
A feasibility study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research meeting showed that intraductal chemotherapy may have potential as a treatment for ductal carcinoma in situ and…
Howard (Jack) West, MD, Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program Swedish Cancer Institute, President & CEO, Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education (GRACE), Seattle, WA, discusses lung cancer in…
A study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research meeting showed progression of androgen-independent prostate cancer was significantly inhibited in mice by a combination of atorvastatin (Lipitor)…
Howard (Jack) West, MD, Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program Swedish Cancer Institute, President & CEO, Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education (GRACE), Seattle, WA, discusses treatment therapies and…
Howard (Jack) West, MD, Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program Swedish Cancer Institute, President & CEO, Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education (GRACE), Seattle, WA, discusses his website OncTalk,…
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, everyone in the family needs healing… including the siblings! SuperSibs! is a national not-for-profit whose mission is to ensure that the…
A new analysis of data from a multicenter clinical trial suggests that chemotherapy-induced anemia significantly increases the risk of local relapse in premenopausal early-stage breast cancer. References and…
