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February 17: The Week in Cancer NewsMore older women with breast cancer may not need radiation therapy, and supply shortages hinder bladder cancer treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Spouses of Cancer Patients Have Greater Risk of Psychiatric DisordersMental health support in the wake of a cancer diagnosis often doesn’t extend to spouses.
by Karon Warren
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February 10: The Week in Cancer NewsPatients who receive certain forms of chemo face long-term risk for heart failure, and screening levels for certain cancers remain below expectations.
by Thomas Celona
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Consider Immunotherapy Before Surgery for MelanomaImmunotherapy before surgery is proving to be an effective treatment against melanoma.
by Sandra Gordon
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February 3: The Week in Cancer NewsGroup says more women should consider removing fallopian tubes to lower ovarian cancer risk, and treatment guidelines can lead to arbitrary age cutoffs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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January 27: The Week in Cancer NewsMany women underestimate dense breast effect on cancer risk, and FDA approves targeted therapy for colorectal cancer.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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An Evidence-Based Guide to Integrative MedicineASCO and the Society for Integrative Oncology issue recommendations for integrative medicine approaches that have been supported with research.
by Teresa Bergen
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January 20: The Week in Cancer NewsWomen experience faster decline in physical function after cancer, and treatment quality for lung cancer varies across the US.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Comparing Costs of At-Home Colorectal Screening TestsCologuard and FIT have been found equally effective at screening for colorectal cancer and are widely used, but FIT is a fraction of the cost of Cologuard.
by Jon Kelvey
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January 13: The Week in Cancer NewsWomen over 65 diagnosed at later stages of cervical cancer, and Black and Hispanic patients prescribed fewer opioids for end-of-life cancer care.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Using 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
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.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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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
