Accessible information about prevention, treatment and quality of life for people living with cancer and their loved ones.

Jun 10, 2021 · Cancer is not one but many diseases. How it develops and its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment vary widely based on cancer type and where it is located in the body.

15 hours ago · After large drops during the pandemic, life expectancy in the United States should recover to 2019 levels this year nationally and in 26 states — but not as fast as it should compared with similar countries, according to a new study.

In every issue, you’ll find cutting-edge health information and the hottest topics of interest to people with cancer and their loved ones. Ben Nathanson, a retired engineer, found his voice and a softer side of himself when metastatic prostate cancer entered his life ...

Cancer Treatment 101 Cancer Medications Immunotherapy Targeted Therapy Chemotherapy Radiation Therapy Stem Cell Transplant (Bone Marrow Transplant) Clinical Trials Talking With Your Doctor Getting a Second Opinion Managing Treatment Side Effects Managing Cancer-Related Pain Managing Nausea and Vomiting Maintaining Bone Health

Jan 17, 2025 · Today, the Biden Administration released the list of 15 drugs for the next round of Medicare price negotiation, including four drugs to treat cancer: Xtandi to treat prostate cancer, Pomalyst to treat multiple myeloma, Ibrance to treat breast cancer and Calquence to treat blood cancers including chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).

Jan 2, 2019 · Learning that you’ve been diagnosed with cancer can be overwhelming—and terrifying. You may dread side effects of treatment, worry about survival and feel anxiety about how your life may be upended, all while trying to process a lot of new information and make important decisions about your care.

Dec 9, 2024 · Engaging in new activities can help keep your mind sharp and support intellectual wellness. By continually learning, asking questions and participating in new activities—think knitting, cooking, painting or dancing—you’ll exercise your brain, which may help combat possible brain fog from cancer treatment.

May 18, 2021 · Cancer is often difficult to treat in its advanced stages, but several types of cancer can be detected early with regular screenings. Although experts don’t always agree about the age at which screening tests should start or how often they should be done, most do agree that diagnosing and treating cancer early leads to better clinical outcomes.

DRUG Keytruda; GENERIC NAME pembrolizumab : DRUG INDICATION. Keytruda is a PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor approved for inoperable or metastatic melanoma, adjuvant treatment of melanoma after surgery, non-small-cell lung cancer, bladder (urothelial) cancer, head and neck cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, kidney cancer, stomach cancer, classic Hodgkin lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell ...