November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month November serves as Lung Cancer Awareness Month, shining a light on the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Responsible for more fatalities than breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers combined, lung cancer impacts thousands of lives each year. The significance of raising awareness, fostering understanding of risk […]
Keytruda’s New FDA Approval for Mesothelioma: A Breakthrough in Treatment
Keytruda’s New FDA Approval for Mesothelioma: A Breakthrough in Treatment The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently expanded the use of Keytruda (pembrolizumab), an immunotherapy drug, marking a significant advancement in the treatment of unresectable advanced or metastatic malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). Approved on September 17, 2024, the combination of Keytruda with pemetrexed […]
The Importance of Raising Awareness – Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2024
The Importance of Raising Awareness – Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2024 Mesothelioma Awareness Day is observed annually on September 26, serving as a platform to educate the public about the dangers of asbestos exposure, promote early detection for mesothelioma, and support research efforts aimed at developing more effective treatments. Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer […]
Cancer Immunotherapy Month
Cancer Immunotherapy Month June is Cancer Immunotherapy Month. Immunotherapy is a unique set of treatments for cancer that harness the power of the immune system to fight and kill cancer cells. The immune system is a good candidate for treating cancer because part of its daily function is to detect and destroy abnormal cells. It […]
National Cancer Research Month 2024
National Cancer Research Month 2024 May is National Cancer Research Month. Cancer research is an important part of the cancer treatment process. Without it, we would not be as far as we are today in the treatment of different cancers. One cancer that is very hard to treat is mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer of […]
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2023
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2023 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. There are two main types of lung cancer: non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. Around 80 to 85 percent of lung cancers are non-small cell lung cancer. Non-small cell lung cancer can be broken down into three subtypes: adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and […]
Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2023
Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2023 Today is Mesothelioma Awareness Day. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the membrane that surrounds different organs including the lungs, abdomen, heart, and testicles. The main cause of mesothelioma is asbestos. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral used for its heat and fire-resistant properties. There are only around 3,000 new cases of […]
World Lung Cancer Day 2023
World Lung Cancer Day 2023 Today is World Lung Cancer Day. Lung cancer is one of the world’s most common cancers worldwide. There are more lives lost to lung cancer than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. There are two major types of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Around […]
Cancer Immunotherapy Month 2023
Cancer Immunotherapy Month 2023 June is Cancer Immunotherapy Month. Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that helps the immune system fight cancer. Various immunotherapies work differently to achieve this, but the main principle is the same: helping the immune system recognize and kill cancer cells. The immune system already fights cancer cells, but cancer is […]
Cancer Survivors Month 2023
Cancer Survivors Month 2023 June is Cancer Survivors Month. It is a way to celebrate the people and families of people who survive cancer. It doesn’t just help celebrate people with cancer though. It gives people diagnosed with all types of cancer hope by letting them know that there is a chance of survival. It […]