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Nudging Our Way to Better Cancer Care
Researchers use insights from behavioral economics to encourage taking recommended actions in health care.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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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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Forward Look
The Pitfalls of PolypharmacyMany older adults take multiple medications, which can potentially interfere with their cancer treatment.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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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
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