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What is a chemotherapy cycle?

What is a chemotherapy cycle?

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. A chemotherapy cycle is the period of time during which a patient receives a specific chemotherapy regimen. Chemotherapy cycles typically involve a series of treatment sessions

Clancy Clark April 22, 2025March 2, 2025 Health Updates, Liver & Bile Duct Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Patient Education Read more

What is durvalumab?

What is durvalumab?

Durvalumab is an immunotherapy drug that is used to treat certain types of cancer. It belongs to a class of drugs called checkpoint inhibitors, which work by releasing the brakes on the immune system, allowing it to attack cancer cells.

Clancy Clark November 6, 2023October 7, 2023 Patient Education Read more

What is the history of the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology?

What is the history of the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology?

The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, commonly referred to as simply the Alliance, is a cooperative group of researchers and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the treatment and outcomes for patients with cancer. The Alliance conducts clinical trials to

Clancy Clark October 19, 2023October 7, 2023 Health Updates, Liver & Bile Duct Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer Read more

What are cooperative cancer groups (SWOG, CALGB, ECOG, ACRIN, Alliance)?

What are cooperative cancer groups (SWOG, CALGB, ECOG, ACRIN, Alliance)?

There are several cooperative cancer groups in the United States, which are collaborative organizations that bring together researchers and institutions to conduct clinical trials and advance cancer research. These groups have played a critical role in advancing cancer care and

Clancy Clark October 17, 2023October 7, 2023 Health Updates, Liver & Bile Duct Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer Read more

GI Cancer and Maintaining the Necessary Nutritional Health

GI Cancer and Maintaining the Necessary Nutritional Health

  Gastrointestinal Cancer and Nutritional Health A healthy functioning GI tract is critical for maintaining weight and absorbing nutrients.  In this post, we discuss the what is necessary to maintain good nutritional health while fighting gastrointestinal cancers. Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer

Clancy Clark October 24, 2016August 13, 2020 Patient Education Read more
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