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Some Pancreatic Cancers Are HereditaryA trio of recent studies indicates that pancreatic cancer is, in some cases, linked to mutations passed down from generation to generation.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
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July 13: The Week in Cancer NewsAn opinion piece discusses how the stigma surrounding opioids affects cancer patients, and a study provides data on treating melanoma patients with brain metastases.
by Kate Yandell
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What Is ‘Chemo Brain’?The National Cancer Institute's Todd Horowitz discusses cancer-related cognitive impairment.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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Predicting Acute Myeloid LeukemiaTwo studies identify genetic mutations that could predict the risk of an aggressive blood cancer up to a decade before it is diagnosed.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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July 6: The Week in Cancer NewsStudies explore what type of cervical cancer screening is most effective and whether patients with autoimmune diseases can take immunotherapy.
by Kate Yandell
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June 29: The Week in Cancer NewsStudies explore occupational hazards that could increase cancer risk, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves a new combination therapy for melanoma.
by Kate Yandell
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Exploring When Breath Becomes AirJoin our Facebook group to talk about themes in the poignant memoir by Paul Kalanithi.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Suicide Risk in Cancer SurvivorsStudy looks at gender difference in suicide rates among those who have been diagnosed with cancer.
by Cici Zhang
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June 22: The Week in Cancer NewsExperts debate direct-to-consumer genetic testing and studies shed light on breast reconstruction complications.
by Kate Yandell
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Canine ComfortStudies investigate whether visits from therapy dogs can increase the well-being of cancer patients and caregivers.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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
