Newly Diagnosed With Cancer - Start Here!
Facing a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and navigating the healthcare system can be even more so. The editors of Cancer Connect have created "The Navigating Cancer" series of articles below which are designed to help newly diagnosed patients understand their cancer diagnosis and what is required to receive optimal care and navigate the complex health care system.
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Newly Diagnosed Topics
- What is Cancer?
- Diagnosing Cancer
- Introduction to Cancer Treatment
- Your Cancer Treatment Team
- Optimizing Your Treatment
- NGS Testing & Precision Cancer Medicines
- Questions to Ask
- A Word about Clinical Trials
- Who Should Get a Second Opinion?
- Managing a Rare Cancer
- The Role of Caregivers
- Cancer First Call
CancerConnect Newsletter
Zenocutuzumab - the first approved systemic therapy for patients with NRG1 fusion–positive NSCLC or pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
Zenocutuzumab targeted therapy approved for treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and non-small cell lung cancer with NRG1 fusions.
Immunotherapy After Chemoradiotherapy Promising in Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
Adjuvant therapy with Imfinzi (durvalumab) significantly improved survival outcomes for patients with limited-stage SCLC
Breakthrough in Understanding Tamoxifen's Effectiveness in Breast Cancer: Gut Bacteria Play a Crucial Role
Since tamoxifen is taken orally and travels through the digestive system, variations in patient responses may be connected to the gut microbiome—the trillions of bacteria in our intestines that differ significantly from one person to another.
Connect With Others for Support and information
CancerConnect was the first social network created for people with breast cancer. Founded by oncologists to support myeloma patients and their caregivers, over 40 million individuals have accessed CancerConnect programs since 1997. CancerConnect is used by leading cancer centers like Dana Farber, Roswell Park and The James at Ohio State to support their patients. Join the conversation, ask questions, share your experience, and learn how the best cancer centers are treating breast cancer from others. Share your experience, ask a question, or start a conversation by posting on CancerConnect.
