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April 30: The Week in Cancer News
President Biden resurfaces a proposal for a new health care agency, and the Food and Drug Administration approves a treatment for large B-cell lymphoma.
by Bradley Jones
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Understanding How Radiation Causes Cancer
Researchers are investigating who is at greatest risk for radiation-induced cancers.
by Kate Yandell
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April 23: The Week in Cancer News
Anti-racism activist and historian Ibram X. Kendi opens up about his stage IV colon cancer treatment, and the FDA approves an immunotherapy drug for endometrial cancer
by Marci A. Landsmann
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How Long Do Immunotherapy Side Effects Last?
For people with melanoma who receive immune checkpoint inhibitors after surgery, side effects can remain even after treatment has been completed. These chronic side effects are most often mild.
by Anna Goshua
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April 16: The Week in Cancer News
Studies presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2021 shed light on treatment of a variety of cancers, and articles discuss the risks of COVID-19 for people who have been vaccinated but are immunocompromised.
by Kate Yandell
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Making Connections at the AACR Annual Meeting 2021
Attending a scientific conference as a patient advocate can be an exhausting, overwhelming and hugely rewarding experience.
by Bradley Jones
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Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence
Experts discussed how the cancer community can share accurate information and increase confidence in COVID-19 vaccines, both among people with cancer and the general population.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Chemobrain: It’s Not Your Imagination
Scientists discussed the mechanisms of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment at a session dedicated to symptom science at the AACR Annual Meeting 2021.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Coverage of the AACR Annual Meeting 2021
This year's AACR Annual Meeting features the latest advances in basic, translational and clinical cancer research. The more than 13,000 attendees at the virtual event represent more than 70 countries.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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April 9: The Week in Cancer News
A nationwide campaign encourages Americans to get their cancer screenings, and a study reports improved outcomes for patients taking oral cancer drugs when they have professional oversight.
by Kevin McLaughlin
Cancer Talk
The Power of Comedy
In a new play, the pain of cancer can be a chance to laugh.
by Ashley P. Taylor
Melanoma Risk in Childhood Cancer SurvivorsPeople treated for childhood cancer found to have twice the risk of developing melanoma as an adult.
by Cameron Walker
Online Second OpinionsMore than half of patients who participated in a program offering online second opinions were recommended a change to their treatment plan.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Musical Toxicity an Effect of Cancer TreatmentStudy finding cancer treatment affects ability to play or sing music highlights need for physical therapy, experts say.
by Kyle Bagenstose