A Powerful Knowledge Base for Precision Oncology
Genetic mutations found in a tumor can be important clues to the patient’s best treatment options. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York has developed a product called […]
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Cancer Commons Helps Patients Benefit from Clinical Trials
For many years, people with advanced cancer who turn to Cancer Commons have benefitted from working with Chief Scientist Emma Shtivelman, PhD. Here, she shares three patients’ stories. Curious Dr. […]
People With Prostate Cancer See Their Journey Differently From Their Doctors
Typical approaches to cancer research don’t necessarily capture the whole picture of what a patient might experience. Here, our Curious Dr. George asks Nicole Jardine, BASc, how real-world evidence can […]
A New Champion for Cancer Caregivers
Many people with advanced cancer can benefit from helpful caregivers, but family and friends who take on this role may have little background or training to do such a difficult […]
Using AI and Drug Testing to Design Personalized Cancer Drug Combos
Advanced cancer treatment often involves combining multiple drugs. But with a huge number of possible combinations, it is difficult to know which mix might work best for each patient. Here, […]
Cancer Commons: Help for Those with Advanced Cancer
Deciding on treatment for advanced cancer is overwhelming on your own. Cancer Commons provides compassionate support as we identify and help you access the best diagnostic and treatment options.
How an Emory Professor would Treat Her Own Advanced Endometrial Cancer
When facing a frightening new cancer diagnosis, some people ask their doctors, “What would you do if you were me?” Here, our Curious Dr. George asks Jane Meisel, MD, how […]
12th Annual Lundberg Institute Lecture: How to Decide Which Medical and Health Information You Should Trust
Get tickets here! Fake news? Alternative facts? Overly hyped “breakthroughs”? Irreproducible scientific research results? Preprints? Gaslighting the medical literature? What to do? Finding and trusting the best published primary medical […]
How an Expert Would Manage His Own Advanced Prostate Cancer
When facing a new cancer diagnosis, some people ask their doctors, “What would you do if you were me?” Here, our Curious Dr. George asks Marc B. Garnick, MD, how […]
Harnessing Each Patient’s Data to Help Many More
At Cancer Commons, we don’t just help people navigate cancer treatment; we learn from everyone we help. Here, our Curious Dr. George asks Cancer Commons Clinical Scientist Kaumudi Bhawe, PhD, […]