Browsing: chemotherapy

In this article, we explore the medical accuracy of the cancer treatment process that Amah, one of the main characters in the movie, goes through. We have invited Dr Eugene Yeo, Colorectal & General Surgeon, to share his medical perspective

Cancer remains a significant public health concern in the Philippines, with the Department of Health (DOH) recording an estimated 153,751 cases in 2020. Among the various types of cancer, breast and cervical cancers stand out as major health challenges affecting women across different demographics and regions.

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, a 32-year-old gaming icon known for his Fortnite prowess, has revealed a personal health battle resonating across the digital world. Following a routine check-up prompted by his wife, Jessica, Ninja was diagnosed with melanoma, a potentially fatal form of skin cancer. The source was a suspicious mole discovered on the bottom of his foot.

IMbrella A, an extension of the Phase III IMpower133 study, demonstrates the potential for a durable overall survival benefit with Tecentriq plus chemotherapy in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC)
IMbrella A data build on the previously reported IMpower133 trial, which was the first clinically meaningful advance in the treatment of ES-SCLC in more than twenty years

In an unprecedented and strategic move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted permission for the temporary import of an unapproved Chinese cancer drug. The decision comes amid a growing shortage of vital cancer drugs in the US, notably cisplatin, a widely used chemotherapy medication. The crisis has prompted the FDA to consider unconventional approaches, and this move stands as testament to that flexibility.

Thalidomide possesses immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and antiangiogenic effects. Find out why it is effective against Myeloma cells