Tag: innovative-treatments

• Cancer's Magic Bullet: Antibody Drug Conjugates

  Learn how antibody-drug conjugates work as a “magic bullet” cancer treatment, combining targeted antibodies with chemotherapy to attack tumor cells more precisely.

• How Long Has Cancer Been Around? Cancer Treatment Milestones | Sagely Health

  From ancient Egypt to CRISPR and liquid biopsies — a journey through the major milestones in cancer research and treatment, and what they mean for patients today.

• The Cancer Patient's Guide to Clinical Trials

  The NCCN says the best management of any cancer patient is in a clinical trial — yet only 3-5% participate. A comprehensive guide to trial phases, benefits, placebos, and how to find the right one.

• What Are Innovative Treatments and Why Should I Consider Them?

  Innovative treatments — mainly found in clinical trials — represent the best hope for longer, healthier lives for many cancer patients. The Keytruda story shows why.

• 'Tumors Melted Away': What the Year's Biggest Story in Cancer Really Means for Patients

  In June 2022, all 18 patients in a rectal cancer study had their tumors melt away — a 100% response rate. What this checkpoint-inhibitor breakthrough could mean for other cancer patients.