A rapidly growing pancreatic signet ring cell adenocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive type of pancreatic cancer, was reported to have spread to the liver…
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The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has updated its clinical practice guidelines to include Modeyso (dordaviprone) as an appropriate option for a rare recurrent…
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
New drug for endometrial cancer wins FDA’s breakthrough status
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded breakthrough therapy status to rinatabart sesutecan (Rina-S), an investigational treatment for certain cancers, including advanced endometrial…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two new biosimilar drugs — versions of brand-name therapies that have no clinically meaningful differences compared…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast track designation to CER-1236, an experimental cell therapy that Cero Therapeutics is developing to…
PANCREATIC CANCER
Chemical in cigarette smoke drives pancreatic cancer: Study
A chemical in cigarette smoke can increase the odds of developing pancreatic cancer by changing the immune system’s activity. That’s according to a new…
Researchers may have found a way to halt the spread of aggressive brain tumors by targeting the environment around the cancer cells. A new study…
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
Groups unite to raise gynecologic cancer awareness in September
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and advocacy organizations are hosting events, sharing information on social media, and raising funds to advance research.
This September, during Blood Cancer Awareness Month, major organizations are launching new campaigns to increase awareness and support for the three main types of…
PANCREATIC CANCER
Novocure files for FDA approval of TTFields for pancreatic cancer
Novocure has filed an application asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve its Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy for treating locally advanced…
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