Mali R. Schantz-Feld

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PAC-MANN Test Identifies Early Stage Pancreatic Cancer

2 months ago | breakingcancernews.com | Mali R. Schantz-Feld

A new test called PAC-MANN, being researched at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), is hoping to take a bite out of the time and costs of detecting pancreatic cancer. The study published February 12, 2025 in the journal Science Translational Medicine notes that “pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is among the top causes of cancer-related death.
Navigating Uncharted Territory: CAR-T for Ovarian Cancer

2 months ago | breakingcancernews.com | Mali R. Schantz-Feld

When Marisol Gallagher got frustrated with taking antibiotics for her diverticulitis, just after her 50th birthday in the summer of 2013, she decided to undergo a colon resection surgery. When abdominal surgery discovered a large cyst on her right ovary, Gallagher, who was a nurse for more than 40 years, had a hunch that her symptoms may be ovarian cancer.
GAME CHANGER: FDA Fast-Track Designation to OBX-115

Dec 24, 2024 | breakingcancernews.com | Mali R. Schantz-Feld

People with advanced or metastatic melanoma and other solid tumors may soon have more options for treatment. In July 2024, Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc. earned FDA Fast Track Designation for its treatment for metastatic or locally advanced melanoma that is resistant to or has relapsed after PD-1/PD-L1–based immune checkpoint inhibitors. OBX-115 is a novel engineered tumor-derived autologous T cell immunotherapy. “Immune checkpoints” prevent an immune response from destroying healthy cells.
Detecting Oral Cancer Early With Biomarkers

Dec 10, 2024 | breakingcancernews.com | Mali R. Schantz-Feld

Most dentists screen for oral cancer during routine checkups. They typically do a visual examination for white patches, sores, or lumps on the cheek lining, floor and roof of the mouth, gums, lips, tongue, and tonsils. Treatments for oral cancer, using special dyes or fluorescent light, have improved over time but often the challenge is detecting oral cancer early, before it has a chance to grow or spread.
Expanded Use of Oral Cancer Drug Reduces Breast Cancer Recurrence Risks

May 7, 2024 | breakingcancernews.com | Mali R. Schantz-Feld

Registered nurse, Vicki Jarvis, worked for years at Tampa General Hospital — in risk management, information technology, and medical records. She was nearing retirement, and at the end of 2017, her health care experience refocused on herself as she was diagnosed with Stage 3 HER2+ positive, an estrogen-related breast cancer. This news set Jarvis on a treatment journey that is now on a positive path with an oral medication called Verzenio® (abemaciclib).
Is CyberKnife A Better, Safer Way to Receive Body Radiation Therapy?

Apr 23, 2024 | breakingcancernews.com | Mali R. Schantz-Feld

Jonathan Hill never had serious health issues until after he turned 69 six years ago. That’s when his PSA slowly crept up and a subsequent biopsy detected cancer. A doctor at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., suggested surgery to remove his prostate, scheduling the procedure for six weeks later. “I wanted the surgery the sooner the better.
MD Anderson’s AYA Program is Addressing a Unique Set of Challenges

Jan 30, 2024 | brnw.ch | Mali R. Schantz-Feld

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma has been a part of Ian Shuttleworth’s life since he was 15. As a teen, he was shielded from most of his health decisions, but when he was re-diagnosed in 2020 and had chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant at age 25, he needed more than just the medical treatments.
Pioneer Therapy ENHERTU Expands Use For Various Tumor Types

Jan 2, 2024 | brnw.ch | Mali R. Schantz-Feld

When Dr. Jason Mouabbi was 18 years old, his grandmother, who had raised him for many years, died of lung cancer. Over time, his initial shock and depression morphed into determination. Now an assistant professor in the Departments of Breast Medical Oncology and General Oncology at University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Mouabbi says, “I was shocked that there was no way in this day and age that we can’t catch and cure diseases.
Have You Been Given A Lymphoma Diagnosis? Here’s Some Expert Advice on What To Do Next

Dec 26, 2023 | brnw.ch | Mali R. Schantz-Feld

When someone receives his or her first diagnosis of lymphoma, the new patient typically doesn’t understand what the disease actually is, or how or where to start looking for treatment. Often, the patient just gets lost and numbed by the intense emotions. According to , people often struggled to understand the disease and expressed shock, disbelief, and fear. One participant in the study actually felt a sense of relief upon being able to provide a label to the pain experienced.
Does CBD Help With Tinnitus?

May 11, 2023 | webmd.com | Melinda Ratini |Mali R. Schantz-Feld

If you hear a ringing, buzz, roar, whistle, hum, click, hiss, or squeal in one or both ears, you may have tinnitus. The sounds you hear are called “phantom,” which means that only you can hear them – others around you cannot. Surveys estimate that 10% to 25% of adults have tinnitus, but children can have it, too.