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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
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Understanding the Federal Rule on Breast Tissue Density Reports
Screening 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 News
Study 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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Cancer Today Editors’ Picks: 2024
Our favorite Cancer Today stories from 2024, as picked by the editors.
Rethinking the Role of RadiationChest radiation may not be necessary for people with intermediate-risk breast cancer.
by Thomas Celona
De-escalating Treatment for DCISResearch finds certain people with low-risk DCIS may be able to forgo surgery or radiation.
by Thomas Celona
Study Highlights Challenges in Pancreatic Cancer StagingMost pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cases initially considered to be stage I are changed to a higher stage after surgery.
by Taneia Surles