Oncology Archives

Oncology

$relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia$

FDA approves new treatment for adults with relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia

On Aug. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Besponsa (inotuzumab ozogamicin) for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell…

Increased cadmium may increase risk of endometrial cancer

Cadmium exposure and endometrial cancer risk: A large midwestern U.S. population-based case-control study. Estrogen-mimicking chemicals, such as cadmium, may be associated with increased susceptibility…

FDA approves treatment for chronic graft versus host disease

August 3, 2017 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approval of Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for the treatment of adult patients with…

FDA announces new plan to address nicotine consumption

Protecting American Families: Comprehensive Approach to Nicotine and Tobacco Remarks by Scott Gottlieb, M.D. / Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration July 28, 2017 / White…

FDA approves new treatment for hepatitis C

On July 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Vosevi to treat adults with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes 1-6 without…

Improving care and outcomes for patients with bladder conditions

Key takeways Bladder conditions are common, costly, and hidden. With adequate information, individuals can participate in self-care for treatment and prevention. Nurses serve important…

FDA expands use of cooling cap

On July 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the expanded use of a cooling cap, DigniCap Cooling System, to reduce alopecia…

Screening for colorectal cancer

The U.S. Preventive Services Task has released a recommendation statement on screening for colorectal cancer; the statement recommends that screening should start at age…

Caring for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in the community

Key takeways Early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is important to manage symptoms. A combination of biologics and non-drug management of rheumatoid arthritis can slow…

FDA approves cancer treatment for tumors with specific biomarker

On May 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic solid tumors with the…

I Used To Think Nurses Were Just Doctors’ Helpers

Before Jackson’s cancer diagnosis, I didn’t have much interaction with nurses. Outside of the school nurse, or the nice lady who didn’t want to…

Number of women living with metastatic breast cancer growing

The number of women living with metastatic breast cancer increased by 4% from 1990 to 2000 and by 17% from 2000 to 2010, according…

$relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia$

FDA approves new treatment for adults with relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia

On Aug. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Besponsa (inotuzumab ozogamicin) for the treatment of adults with relapsed or…

Increased cadmium may increase risk of endometrial cancer

Cadmium exposure and endometrial cancer risk: A large midwestern U.S. population-based case-control study. Estrogen-mimicking chemicals, such as cadmium, may be associated with…

FDA approves treatment for chronic graft versus host disease

August 3, 2017 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approval of Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for the treatment of adult…

FDA announces new plan to address nicotine consumption

Protecting American Families: Comprehensive Approach to Nicotine and Tobacco Remarks by Scott Gottlieb, M.D. / Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration July 28,…

FDA approves new treatment for hepatitis C

On July 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Vosevi to treat adults with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes…

Improving care and outcomes for patients with bladder conditions

Key takeways Bladder conditions are common, costly, and hidden. With adequate information, individuals can participate in self-care for treatment and prevention. Nurses…

FDA expands use of cooling cap

On July 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the expanded use of a cooling cap, DigniCap Cooling System, to…

Screening for colorectal cancer

The U.S. Preventive Services Task has released a recommendation statement on screening for colorectal cancer; the statement recommends that screening should start…

Caring for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in the community

Key takeways Early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is important to manage symptoms. A combination of biologics and non-drug management of rheumatoid arthritis…

FDA approves cancer treatment for tumors with specific biomarker

On May 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic solid tumors…