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Genetic Testing for Women With Breast Cancer
New recommendations clarify when women diagnosed with breast cancer should be offered genetic testing for inherited cancer risk.
by Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore
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March 29: The Week in Cancer News
Survival rates have increased for older AML patients who receive stem cell transplants, and cervical cancer diagnoses rise among women living in low-income counties.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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TIL Therapy Amplifies the Immune System’s Attack on Melanoma
The recently approved immunotherapy Amtagvi uses a patient’s own immune cells to destroy advanced melanoma.
by Sandra Gordon
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March 22: The Week in Cancer News
First CAR T-cell therapy approval in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and Environmental Protection Agency announces a complete ban on asbestos use in manufacturing.
by Thomas Celona
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Dealing With Immediate Medical Test Results
Patients have been entitled to immediate access to medical records and test results for three years as a result of the Cures Act. It has changed how patients and doctors share information.
by Taneia Surles
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March 15: The Week in Cancer News
Modified CAR T-cell therapy shows promise in glioblastoma, and an immunotherapy may soon be available as an injection.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Empowering Pediatric Cancer Patients
After twice being treated for leukemia as a child, Brady Lucas discusses the mental impact of pediatric cancer.
by Suzanne McBride
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March 8: The Week in Cancer News
Why do many Asian American women who have never smoked have lung cancer, and a report finds acne products can create cancer-causing benzine.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Light at the End of the Tunnel for ASPS Patients
Immunotherapy has helped some young people with alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS), a rare cancer, but there’s more work to be done.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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March 1: The Week in Cancer News
Many women must make decisions about preserving fertility while dealing with a cancer diagnosis, and head and neck cancer survivors face a higher stroke risk.
by Kevin McLaughlin
Cancer Talk
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