Patient Advocates Gain Ground On Capitol Hill
Patient adPatient advocates have gained a new level of confidence thanks to the efforts of 21st Century Cures.
Books Can be Powerful Medicine
Books can be powerful allies in a cancer patient’s journey. Bibliotherapy is a recognized field in psychotherapy, where the printed word can assist the patient or caregiver in resolving problems or finding support or comfort. [...]
Depression and Cancer : Shining a Light on an Under Recognized Problem
Although it may seem obvious to patients and caregivers in the cancer community, depression is often a problem that is left untreated, put on the “back burner” to concentrate on the physical aspects of [...]
Merck’s Keytruda Approved for Advanced Melanoma Treatment
Advanced Melanoma patients are now able to take a powerful new immuno-cology drug from Merck called Keytruda.
4 Ways to Make a Difference in the Life of a Cancer Patient
There are many ways to make a difference in the life of a cancer patient. We've put together four that can help make a cancer patient's day.
10 Things You Should Never Say to a Cancer Patient
A recent article in Woman’s Day provides valuable insight into how to reach out to someone when you learn they have been diagnosed with cancer. Here's a list of ten things you should never say to a cancer patient.
Stivarga Approved for GIST in EU
The European Commission recently announced that Stivarga (regorafenib) from Bayer has been approved in the European Union (EU) as a third line treatment for GIST.
Lancet Oncology Publishes List of Drugs to Avoid for Patients on Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
Lancet Oncology, a comprehensive overview of known or suspected drug-drug interactions between tyrosine-kinase inhibitors (Gleevec, Sutent, Stivarga) prescribed for GIST.
FDA Supports Patient Perspective to Promote Pharmaceutical Innovation
Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research spoke to the House of Representatives about patient perspective.
FDA Receives Treatment Guidance from Patient Advocates
Patient advocacy is a vital component in assuring that roadblocks to optimal treatment do not prevent cancer patients from obtaining the help they deserve. Recently, a group from Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy presented the FDA [...]