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The Power of Perseverance While Navigating Lung CancerHow the support of family and biomarker testing results helped one patient’s journey with cancer.
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People with intellectual or developmental disabilities face obstacles to receiving appropriate cancer screening and treatment. Advocates are calling on the health care system to meet their needs and increase access to care.
by Thomas Celona
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Aggressive Approach to Very Advanced Cancer Does Not Extend SurvivalStudy shows no benefit from treatment for cancers at very advanced stages of progression. Researchers urge end-of-life planning for these patients.
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Understanding the Federal Rule on Breast Tissue Density ReportsScreening mammography reports will include breast density and an explanation in common language.
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Making Cancer a Family AffairInstead of hiding details of her metastatic breast cancer diagnosis from her children, Michelle Audoin opened the door for clear expectations and frank conversations.
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Advocacy After LossFollowing her son’s death from peripheral T-cell lymphoma, Sandy McHugh keeps his memory alive through Jake’s Dragon Foundation.
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Telehealth Palliative Care Provides the Same Benefits as In-person CareResearchers hope effective telehealth will increase access to palliative care for more cancer patients.
by Taneia Surles
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AACR Grant Propels Progress in Immunotherapy ResearchA grant from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) helped Marco Ruella, MD, develop a new approach to immunotherapy.
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Self-screening for Cancer: Home Sweet HomeNew cervical cancer self-screening options and a portable blood test device could lead to changes in at-home cancer screening.
Alexis Browning
The AACR Cancer Progress Report, which is published annually by the American Association for Cancer Research, tracks recent developments that impact cancer care. Click “Progress Report” below to find out more.
