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More Prostate Cancer Patients Choose Surveillance
Men are increasingly opting to put off treatment for low-risk prostate cancer, and doctors say it’s a good thing.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Higher Mortality for Decades
An increased risk of early death exists even after treatment for childhood cancer, but survivors also have the potential for decades of life after cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
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The State of Cancer Care and Pregnancy
An expert panel at the AACR Annual Meeting discussed the difficult choices faced when cancer is diagnosed during a pregnancy and how recent laws have brought additional challenges.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Decoding Disparities in Colorectal Cancer
People of African descent who receive genetic testing have fewer actionable mutations compared with white people—suggesting fewer available treatment options.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Post-surgery Option for Liver Cancer
New study finds drug combination after surgery helps prevent recurrence in liver cancer patients.
by Thomas Celona
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Chronic Stress and Cancer
Accumulating research shows lifelong stressors degrade health and increase cancer risk, but exercise might help counteract the impact of stress.
by Thomas Celona
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Forward Look
Progress in Personalized Cancer VaccinesStudy finds mRNA vaccine can help prevent cancer recurrence in advanced melanoma patients.
by Thomas Celona
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The HPV Vaccine Prevents Cancer. Why Do Many Cancer Survivors Not Get It?
A recent study investigated why some young cancer survivors did not want the HPV vaccine and how they can be better served.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
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Healthy Habits
Coffee TimeRecent studies find a cup of joe is associated with reduced risk of endometrial and liver cancers.
by Carisa Brewster
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Q&A
Tangled Family TiesSusan Keller’s best hope at keeping cancer at bay meant tracking down a brother who didn’t want to be found.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Cancer Talk
At-home Prostate Cancer Test May Help Some Men Avoid Biopsy
The test, which analyzes urine for 18 cancer-specific genes, ruled out the need for biopsy in men with elevated PSA without a digital rectal exam.
by Sandra Gordon
The Power of ComedyIn a new play, the pain of cancer can be a chance to laugh.
by Ashley P. Taylor
Melanoma Risk in Childhood Cancer SurvivorsPeople treated for childhood cancer found to have twice the risk of developing melanoma as an adult.
by Cameron Walker
Online Second OpinionsMore than half of patients who participated in a program offering online second opinions were recommended a change to their treatment plan.
by Eric Fitzsimmons