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Clinical Trials Game-Changer?
A new type of clinical trial aims to identify which drug is the best fit for each patient's tumor. Can this innovative model expedite new drug approvals?
by Sue Rochman
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The Birth of a Targeted Therapy
A serendiptious discovery more than 50 years ago heralded a new age of cancer treatment.
by Jocelyn Selim
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Forward Look
Boosting Defenses Against CancerQ&A with immunologist James P. Allison, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City.
by Ingfei Chen
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Survivor Profile
When Cancer Meets Inner DriveDiagnosed at 28, Rochelle Shoretz has stayed true to her big dreams and to her goal of helping other young women with breast cancer.
by Yvonne Lee
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The Wait for a Match
Many patients in urgent need of bone marrow or stem cell transplants are facing uncertainty.
by Karen Patterson
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Forward Look
Avastin’s FateDebate goes on as FDA revokes drug's use for breast cancer.
by Alanna Kennedy-Gorman
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Forward Look
Second-Cancer Clues?Genetic marker discovery could help childhood Hodgkin survivors assess risks associated with radiation.
by Mitzi Baker
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Global Report
Stark Realities in ZambiaAn American cancer survivor's visit to a Southern African nation reveals how doctors are adapting cancer care to meet an overwhelming need.
by Cynthia Ryan
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Staying the Course
Patients are increasingly skipping treatment breaks and opting for ongoing treatment known as maintenance therapy to try to keep some types of cancer at bay.
by Melissa Weber
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Forward Look
A Burning Question for SmokersIs the considerable risk-reduction benefit of CT screening worth the potential downsides?
by Sue Rochman
Cancer Talk
The Power of Comedy
In 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
Musical Toxicity an Effect of Cancer TreatmentStudy finding cancer treatment affects ability to play or sing music highlights need for physical therapy, experts say.
by Kyle Bagenstose