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A Sense of PurposeIn a Facebook Live discussion about When Breath Becomes Air, Lucy Kalanithi talks about safeguarding a person’s identity in the face of terminal disease and shares tips and resources for caregiving.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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September 21: The Week in Cancer NewsPatients weigh in on the impact of end-of-treatment bells in cancer centers, and a study suggests that current protocols for BRCA screening may miss testing some patients with mutations.
by Kate Yandell
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September 14: The Week in Cancer NewsAn article sparks discussion about precision medicine hype, and a study tallies the rare fatal side effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors.
by Kate Yandell
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The Roots of Rural Health DisparitiesNew research shows that rural cancer patients have the same health outcomes as urban cancer patients so long as they are involved in a clinical trial.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
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Learning to ShareAt first, I wanted to hide my cancer diagnosis. My son showed me what a mistake that was.
by Lenn Robbins
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The Health Legacy of 9/11People who were directly affected by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks can receive screenings and care for medical conditions, including certain cancers, through the World Trade Center Health Program.
by Brad Jones
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September 7: The Week in Cancer NewsA study quantifies gains in breast cancer survival in young women, and a cancer doctor reflects on her experience as a cancer patient.
by Kate Yandell
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August 31: The Week in Cancer NewsA study discusses the harms of breast cancer surgery for women in nursing homes, and an oncologist reflects on the use of military metaphors in writing about John McCain's cancer.
by Kate Yandell
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Life After Pediatric Brain CancerSurvivors of pediatric brain or spinal cord tumors can have cognitive and physical impairments. Researchers say that these deficits can be minimized with the right interventions.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
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August 24: The Week in Cancer NewsResearchers investigate how often retailers sell cigarettes to minors, and a trial shows the benefits of immunotherapy for melanoma patients with brain metastases.
by Kate Yandell
Most pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cases initially considered to be stage I are changed to a higher stage after surgery.
by Taneia Surles
Understanding How High and Low Testosterone Levels Can Treat Prostate CancerUsing high-dose testosterone after prostate cancer stops responding to androgen deprivation therapy can stop tumor growth.
by Sandra Gordon
Financial Screenings for People with CancerCancer patients say they want to be asked about their financial needs on a regular basis.
by Pamela Appea
Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical ResearchTen-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
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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
