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Finding Answers in Prostate Cancer
PSMA PET imaging is helping clinicians more accurately stage prostate cancer and provide precision treatment.
by Sandra Gordon
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Is Chemo-free Treatment Coming for HER2-positive Breast Cancer?
Evidence grows that some people with HER2-positive breast cancer may do well on HER2-targeted therapy alone.
by Myles Starr
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Germline Genetic Testing Lags Behind Guidelines
Low rates of germline genetic testing in cancer patients means information that could affect treatment isn’t available.
by Jon Kelvey
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Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trials
Researchers share approaches for improving participation among underrepresented groups at AACR conference.
by Thomas Celona
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Fixing Systems, Building Trust
The AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved explores efforts needed to address inequities in care and outcomes.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Immunotherapy Gets PersonalTherapeutic vaccines can stimulate an immune response to cancer.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Forward Look
The Promise of Liquid BiopsiesBlood tests that detect traces of cancer cells and tumor DNA help find residual disease after treatment is completed.
by Tara Haelle
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Forward Look
Should Race Inform Screening Recommendations?Study suggests incorporating race and ethnicity in age-based breast cancer screening guidelines.
by Darcy Lewis
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Forward Look
Diaphragm DisturbancesHiccups are a common and underreported side effect of some cancer treatments.
by Carolyn Bernhardt
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Immunotherapy: When Is Sooner Better Than Later?
Researchers explore whether giving immunotherapy before surgery and other treatments could improve outcomes for people with cancer.
by Stephen Ornes
Cancer Talk
Online Second Opinions
More 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
Treatment Lags Behind Guidelines for Many Men With Prostate CancerGuidelines for treating advanced prostate cancer changed in 2017, but a recent study indicated many patients were not being treated accordingly.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Treating HER2-ultralow Breast CancerFDA approval expands treatment options for people with metastatic breast cancer that expresses minimal levels of HER2.
by Sandra Gordon