What to Tell Children when Facing a Diagnosis of Cancer
If you have children in your life, you already know that they tend to be creatures of habit who rely on their daily routine. There may be unexpected changes in their routine with your fight against...
View ArticleManaging a rare cancer
Managing a rare cancer diagnosis presents unique challenges. One survivor shares her tips for navigating the sometimes-murky waters. By Phyllis A. Domm, with Ashley and Chris Laub Happy New Year:...
View ArticleMoney Matters
Managing the financial aspects of a cancer diagnosis can seem overwhelming, but there are resources available to help. By Diana Price You have just been diagnosed with cancer. You grapple with the...
View ArticleNexavar Shows Promise against Drug-Resistant GIST
Among patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that were resistant to both Gleevec® (imatinib) and Sutent® (sunitinib), treatment with Nexavar® (sorafenib) resulted in tumor shrinkage or...
View ArticleKnow the Signs of Depression in Cancer Patients
Because a significant number of cancer patients—an estimated 25 percent—experience major depression at some point during their illness, recognizing the signs of depression among patients is a critical...
View ArticleThree Years of Treatment with Gleevec Improves Survival in Gastrointestinal...
Treatment with Gleevec® (imatinib) for 3 years following surgery significantly improves survival compared with the standard one-year therapy for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST)....
View ArticlePreparing for Surgery
You can help ensure that your surgery and recovery go smoothly and that you have the best outcome possible by preparing yourself ahead of time. Here are a few tips to keep you healthy and comfortable...
View ArticleClinical Trial Participation Is Inadequate
A large proportion of cancer patients do not enroll in clinical trials, and those who do participate may not adequately represent age groups, cancer stages, cancer types, and racial and ethnic groups....
View ArticleAnemia: A Manageable Side Effect Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Anemia, one of the most common side effects associated with cancer, affects over 60 percent of cancer patients. Anemia may occur as either a direct result of the cancer or, more commonly, as a side...
View ArticleCancer Navigators Help Patients with Gastrointestional Stromal Tumors
Cancer navigators offer patients with gastrointestional stromal tumors guidance as they find their way through a cancer journey. By Sally Abrahms In 1992 Anne McNerney was an insurance company...
View ArticleStivarga Approved for Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the approved use of Stivarga® (regorafenib)to treat patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that cannot be surgically removed...
View ArticleWhat to Tell Children when Facing a Diagnosis of Cancer
If you have children in your life, you already know that they tend to be creatures of habit who rely on their daily routine. There may be unexpected changes in their routine with your fight against...
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