The recently passed Right to Try Act is meant to provide patients with greater access to experimental therapies. Patient advocates are divided on whether the law will benefit patients.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Many older adults with cancer place more importance on maintaining their independence and cognitive abilities than on living as long as possible.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

Many cancer clinical trials do not track what proportion of enrolled patients are obese, a study finds. These patients may be underrepresented in research.

by Cici Zhang

To defend against bacterial infections, cancer patients are often put on a neutropenic diet—which bars fresh fruits and vegetables, among other things. Research indicates that following this diet is unnecessary.

by Brad Jones

Patients who are diagnosed with advanced cancer while parenting young children have special priorities and needs.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

Ovarian cancer survivor and research advocate Annie Ellis is teaming up with researchers to better equip patients with recurrent cancer to make treatment decisions.

by Cici Zhang

The STAR Act passes in the U.S. House of Representatives.

by Brad Jones

Researchers are exploring whether wearable personal activity monitors could provide doctors with a more complete picture of cancer patients' well-being.

by Brad Jones

Medical oncologists discuss marijuana with their patients. Many of these doctors feel they aren't well enough informed to make recommendations about it, but some do anyway.

by Kate Yandell

A study suggests women are more likely than men to undergo genetic testing for mutations linked to hereditary cancer.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock