Discussion 'Cancer'
Diagnosis and Management of Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia
Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare type of cancer that begins in the white blood cells.The abnormal white blood cells produce a protein that accumulates in the blood, impairs circulation and causes complications. It continues to be a clinical challenge…
Enhancing Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials
For decades, there has been an alarming lack of diversity in cancer clinical trials. Why does this happen, what can we do about it and how can we increase minority representation in these potentially life-saving trials are some of the…
Impact of Climate Change on Cancer Burden
The impact of climate change on human health has come to focus in recent years, however very little is known about the effect of climate change on chronic diseases like cancer. We are discussing climate change, the exposures it generates…
Evolving Treatment Paradigm of Multiple Myeloma
In the past decade, the FDA has approved 13 new agents and 29 treatments for multiple myeloma, which have transformed the treatment paradigm for patients. The expanded treatment options have resulted in significantly improved outcomes. Two decades ago, the median…
Understanding Head and Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancers, also called head and neck squamous cell carcinomas, usually begin in the squamous cells that line the mucosal surfaces of the head and neck region. Head and neck cancers can form in the oral cavity, throat,…