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The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Access to Cancer CareA 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
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Understanding the Federal Rule on Breast Tissue Density ReportsScreening mammography reports will include breast density and an explanation in common language.
by Sandra Gordon
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October 4: The Week in Cancer NewsStudy finds people who receive brain radiation often recover cognitive abilities over time, and report details breast cancer trends.
by Thomas Celona
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September 27: The Week in Cancer NewsAdding MRI to prostate screening can help limit overdiagnosis, and breast cancer patients who smoke have a higher risk of radiotherapy-related lung cancer.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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September 20: The Week in Cancer NewsThe AACR spotlights cancer advances and challenges in new report, and the FDA approves second CDK 4/6 inhibitor to reduce risk of recurrence in early-stage breast cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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September 13: The Week in Cancer NewsMammogram findings will now include information about breast density, and youth vaping is on the decline.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Making Cancer a Family AffairInstead of hiding details of her metastatic breast cancer diagnosis from her children, Michelle Audoin opened the door for clear expectations and frank conversations.
by Michelle Audoin
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September 6: The Week in Cancer NewsAsian American and Pacific Islander women experience rising breast cancer incidence, and a study finds most people diagnosed with cancer will experience cognitive symptoms.
by Thomas Celona
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Advocacy After LossFollowing her son’s death from peripheral T-cell lymphoma, Sandy McHugh keeps his memory alive through Jake’s Dragon Foundation.
by Thomas Celona
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August 30: The Week in Cancer NewsAccess to high-quality hospitals may be affected by insurance type, and the proliferation of digital tools could increase burdens on patients.
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
