Week of January 12 - 18, 2020
All About Male Breast Cancer
This article provides an overview of the incidence, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in men.
Avapritinib (Ayvakit™)
Avapritinib (Ayvakit™) is a medication used to treat some types of gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
BI-RADS
The Breast Imaging Data Reporting System (BI-RADS®) is a way to standardize how mammogram results are reported by radiologists and the BI-RADS score may be included in your mammogram report.
Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu®)
Enhertu® (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) is a HER2-directed antibody and topoisomerase inhibitor conjugate used in the treatment of some forms of breast cancer.
Enfortumab Vedotin-ejfv (PADCEV™)
Enfortumab Vedotin-ejfv (PADCEV™) is a monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of some cases of urothelial cancer.
Video: How Swallowing Works
This video describes normal swallowing and how treatment for head and neck cancer can affect swallowing.
Survivorship: Late Effects After Radiation for Lung Cancer
A late effect is a side effect related to a cancer diagnosis or treatment that happens months to years after treatment. This article provides information about possible late effects after radiation for lung cancer.
Survivorship: Late Effects After Radiation for Gynecologic Cancers
A late effect is a side effect related to a cancer diagnosis or treatment that happens months to years after treatment. This article provides information about possible late effects after radiation for gynecologic cancers including cervical, uterine/endometrial, fallopian tube, ovarian, vaginal, and vulvar cancers.
Survivorship: Late Effects After Radiation for Gastric (Stomach) Cancer
A late effect is a side effect related to a cancer diagnosis or treatment that happens months to years after treatment. This article provides information about possible late effects after radiation for gastric (stomach) cancer.
Survivorship: Late Effects After Radiation for Breast Cancer
A late effect is a side effect related to a cancer diagnosis or treatment that happens months to years after treatment. This article provides information about possible late effects after radiation for breast cancer.
Survivorship: Late Effects After Radiation for Prostate Cancer
A late effect is a side effect related to a cancer diagnosis or treatment that happens months to years after treatment. This article provides information about possible late effects after radiation for prostate cancer.
Survivorship: Late Effects After Radiation for Kidney Cancer
A late effect is as a side effect related to a cancer diagnosis or treatment that happens months to years after treatment. This article provides information about possible late effects after radiation treatment for kidney cancer.
Survivorship: Late Effects After Radiation for Colon, Rectal, or Anal Cancer
A late effect is as a side effect related to a cancer diagnosis or treatment that happens months to years after treatment. This article provides an overview of late effects that can be experienced after radiation treatment for colon, rectal or anal cancer.
Genomic (Biomarker) Testing for Lung Cancer
Certain mutated genes, called biomarkers, have been linked to some forms of lung cancer. Targeted therapy medications are used to treat some lung cancers that have these biomarkers.
Survivorship: Late Effects After Radiation for Bladder Cancer
A late effect is as a side effect related to a cancer diagnosis or treatment that happens months to years after treatment. This article provides an overview of late effects that may be experienced after radiation treatment for bladder cancer.
Survivorship: Late Effects After Radiation for Appendix Cancer
A late effect is as a side effect related to a cancer diagnosis or treatment that happens months to years after treatment. This article provides an overview of late effects after radiation for appendix cancer.
Concerns about Opioid Use
Opioids are medications used to treat pain. When used correctly, they can be highly effective in managing pain related to cancer.
Your Radiation Care Team
There are a number of people involved in planning and giving radiation therapy and the care that goes with it – some you will meet, and others remain behind the scenes.
Survivorship: Health Concerns After TBI
Total body irradiation (TBI) may be used to treat leukemias and lymphomas or may be given to patients who are undergoing bone marrow transplant and can result in long term health concerns.
Cryotherapy for Prostate Cancer
Cryotherapy (also called cryosurgery) uses very cold temperatures to “freeze” prostate tissue and kill cancer cells.
Zanubrutinib (Brukinsa™)
Zanubrutinib (Brukinsa™) is a kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of some cases of mantle cell lymphoma.