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November 15: The Week in Cancer News
Complications can affect men years after prostate cancer treatment, and many people eligible for lung cancer screening do not get it.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Financial Screenings for People with Cancer
Cancer patients say they want to be asked about their financial needs on a regular basis.
by Pamela Appea
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November 8: The Week in Cancer News
Early initiation of palliative care leads to fewer hospital admissions, and surgery that removes fewer lymph nodes is effective for localized muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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November 1: The Week in Cancer News
Long-term monitoring can catch side effects in childhood cancer survivors, and breast cancer screening rates remain low among transgender people.
by Thomas Celona
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October 25: The Week in Cancer News
Asian American and Pacific Islander women face rising rates of early-onset breast cancer, and the risk for dying of COVID-19 is twice as high in people living with cancer.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical Research
Ten-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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October 18: The Week in Cancer News
Immunotherapy lowers risk of side effects in advanced lymphoma, and an extra course of chemotherapy improves survival in cervical cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Aggressive Approach to Very Advanced Cancer Does Not Extend Survival
Study 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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October 11: The Week in Cancer News
Expanded dependent coverage improves cancer outcomes in young adults, and breast cancer treatment can lead to faster cell aging.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Access to Cancer Care
A study at the AACR Cancer Health Disparities Conference found more people got quality cancer care after the ACA went into effect.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
Cancer Talk
Online Second Opinions
More 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
Treatment Lags Behind Guidelines for Many Men With Prostate CancerGuidelines for treating advanced prostate cancer changed in 2017, but a recent study indicated many patients were not being treated accordingly.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Treating HER2-ultralow Breast CancerFDA approval expands treatment options for people with metastatic breast cancer that expresses minimal levels of HER2.
by Sandra Gordon