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Facts and Stats
Counting the CostCancer deaths linked to cigarette smoking account for millions of years in lost lives and billions of dollars in economic burden.
by Thomas Celona
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Add It Up
Immunotherapy combination treatments are the first choice for treating many advanced cancers, and more combinations are coming.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Colorectal Cancer in Young People
While colorectal cancer incidence has gone down among older people, incidence rates have steadily increased for people under age 50. Younger people are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage and have unique challenges that come with facing cancer in their prime.
by Erin O’Donnell
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Men and Cancer
Researchers are striving to understand why men are more likely than women to get and die from many types of cancer.
by Charlotte Huff
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Forward Look
Radiation for Advanced Liver CancerStudy results show stereotactic body radiation therapy could be added to standard care.
by Carolyn Bernhardt
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Forward Look
Blood Test Could Predict Cancer Recurrence and Treatment Side EffectsProtein signatures in the blood could help guide physicians in choosing among different immunotherapy drugs.
by Anna Napolitano
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Forward Look
Chemotherapy-free Treatment for Advanced Esophageal CancerPhysicians consider which patients are ideal for immunotherapy drug combinations.
by Leah Lawrence
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From the Editor-in-Chief
One-stop ShoppingTheranostics offers the promise of combining diagnosis and treatment.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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The Future of Cancer Care
Forum discusses next-generation technologies that will guide oncology research and patient care in the years to come.
by Thomas Celona
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Cervical Cancer Found at Later Stages After 65
A study found women in California were more likely to have cervical cancer diagnoses at a later stage after age 65.
by Jon Kelvey
Cancer Talk
Financial Screenings for People with Cancer
Cancer patients say they want to be asked about their financial needs on a regular basis.
by Pamela Appea
Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical ResearchTen-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
Aggressive Approach to Very Advanced Cancer Does Not Extend SurvivalStudy shows no benefit from treatment for cancers at very advanced stages of progression. Researchers urge end-of-life planning for these patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Access to Cancer CareA study at the AACR Cancer Health Disparities Conference found more people got quality cancer care after the ACA went into effect.
by Cancer Research Catalyst