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  • Treating Cancer Based on Its Genetics, Not Its Location

    Medical oncologist and sarcoma specialist George D. Demetri explains the significance of the recent approval of the oral drug Vitrakvi based on tumor genetics.

    by Anna Azvolinsky

  • Coping With Head and Neck Cancer

    Patients with head and neck cancer often face physical, social and emotional issues that can add to existing mental health problems or give rise to new ones.

    by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

  • Coordinating Care

    A caregiver offers tips for staying on top of appointments and test results when a loved one is receiving care from multiple providers.

    by Tara Rosenzweig

  • Reinforcements for Cancer Research

    Scientific meeting emphasizes the importance of patient advocates in helping researchers to reduce cancer health disparities.

    by Marci A. Landsmann

  • Guiding Care

    Medical oncologist Gabrielle Rocque explains the role of clinical practice guidelines in breast cancer care.

    by Anna Azvolinsky

  • Does Medicaid Expansion Have an Impact?

    Analysis suggests states that opted for Medicaid expansion had higher use of hormone therapy for breast cancer patients.

    by Marci A. Landsmann

  • Achieving Health Equality

    National Cancer Institute director Norman “Ned” Sharpless describes the challenge and opportunity of studying cancer disparities.

    by Marci A. Landsmann

  • Palliative Care Pays Off

    Patients with advanced cancer who receive palliative care tend to live longer and have better quality of life than those who do not receive this care.

    by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

  • Crowdfunding for Cancer

    Researchers found that millions of dollars are donated on fundraising sites to support ineffective and even harmful treatments.

    by Jon Kelvey

  • An Uncommon Partnership

    Through the Angiosarcoma Project, researchers are partnering with patients to learn about a rare cancer.

    by Ashley P. Taylor