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New Rule Would Require Breast Density Disclosure
A proposed federal rule says that patients must be informed after mammograms if they have dense breasts.
by Carly Weeks
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PARP Inhibitors in Pancreatic Cancer
Drugs that target DNA repair enzymes may provide alternatives to long-term chemotherapy for some patients with pancreatic cancer.
by Kate Yandell
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Telling Their Stories Through Posters
Survivors and advocates display their posters alongside the work of thousands of cancer researchers.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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The Crowded Field of Checkpoint Inhibitors
Drug developers behind currently approved checkpoint inhibitors discuss the pros and cons of competition in the field.
by Kate Yandell
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Drug Costs and Cancer Care
Experts discuss the value of cancer treatments in a climate of rising drug prices.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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What Is Hyper-Progression?
Some researchers believe that immunotherapy occasionally causes cancer to grow faster, a phenomenon dubbed hyper-progression.
by Kate Yandell
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Risk Reduction, Clinical Trials Are Focus of Atlanta Community Event
Cancer researchers, patient advocates and community members gathered for a public forum presented by the American Association for Cancer Research.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Sharing Knowledge, Building Community
The executive editor of Cancer Today previews the new issue.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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What Not to Say to a Cancer Patient
When visiting a friend or family member who is sick, it's good to leave platitudes at the door.
by Michael Gavaghen
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First Immunotherapy Approved for Breast Cancer
Medical oncologist Leisha A. Emens discusses the significance of the first U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of an immunotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
by Anna Azvolinsky
Cancer Talk
Advocacy After Loss
Following her son’s death from peripheral T-cell lymphoma, Sandy McHugh keeps his memory alive through Jake’s Dragon Foundation.
by Thomas Celona
Telehealth Palliative Care Provides the Same Benefits as In-person CareResearchers hope effective telehealth will increase access to palliative care for more cancer patients.
by Taneia Surles
Sensorimotor Training Helps Prevent Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral NeuropathyThe specialized balance training exercise can help keep the nervous system healthy during chemotherapy by giving it a workout.
by Sandra Gordon
What Is Liquid Biopsy?Blood tests, often called liquid biopsy, could be key to early cancer detection and monitoring response to treatment.
by Cancer Research Catalyst