Cancer Information Highlights, June 19, 2019

National Cancer Institute

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Cancer Information Highlights
From the National Cancer Institute
Updating you about cancer causes, prevention, screening, treatment, coping, and more
 
New from NCI
Immunotherapy Side Effects
older white couple speaks with doctor   We have two new pages and one updated page about side effects you might have during treatment with immunotherapy. Learn more about organ inflammation, flu-like symptoms, and skin and nail changes, including signs to look for and what to do if they occur.
Slowing the Progression of Smoldering Myeloma
plasma cells as they appear under a microscope   Read about clinical trial results that show the drug lenalidomide (Revlimid) may delay the development of multiple myeloma in people with smoldering myeloma that is at high risk of turning into cancer.
Venetoclax Approved for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved venetoclax (Venclexta) for use with obinutuzumab (Gazyva) as an initial treatment for adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma.
The Childhood Cancer Data Initiative: Why Data Sharing is Essential to Progress
child with parent and healthcare provider   Learn about this initiative to speed progress against cancer in children, adolescents, and young adults by establishing more efficient ways to share and use childhood cancer data.
Drugs Approved for Childhood Cancer

FDA has approved more than two dozen drugs to treat childhood cancers. See the complete list, including those supported by data from NCI-sponsored research.

Drug Information Updates
Pembrolizumab Use in Head and Neck Cancer

We’ve updated our drug information summary on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to reflect FDA’s expanded approval of the drug in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Pembrolizumab is now approved for use as first-line treatment in certain patients with metastatic or recurrent disease.
 
Also of Interest
Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

Review our entire list of side effects that might happen during cancer treatment. Learn more about specific side effects and ways to manage them if they occur.
Find an NCI-Designated Cancer Center

There are 70 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers located across the United States. Learn what these cancer centers do, why they are important to making progress against cancer, and where to find one.