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Delaying Treatment Resistance
Adding a CDK 4/6 inhibitor extends progression-free survival for people with metastatic HR-positive, HER2-positive breast cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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2024: The Year in Cancer News
The Cancer Today editors share the most impactful reporting on cancer research from 2024.
by Cancer Today staff
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From the Editor-in-Chief
A New Treatment for Some Brain TumorsA recently approved therapy targets abnormal enzymes produced by gene defects.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Forward Look
Stem Cell Transplant Rates Decrease for LymphomaMore patients are receiving CAR T-cell therapy for large B-cell lymphoma.
by Leah Lawrence
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Forward Look
Rethinking Cancer Drug DosesResearchers and patients push to move away from maximum tolerated dose in research.
by Natalie Slivinski
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Reducing the Burden of Radiation
Shorter courses of more intense radiation therapy mean fewer visits and less cost for patients. Studies show abbreviated treatments are just as effective as longer courses.
by Stephen Ornes
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Making Their Mark
With targeted therapy options available for a growing number of cancer types, biomarker testing is making a difference for more people with solid cancers.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Cancer Care for Older Adults
Geriatric assessments can help physicians and older patients choose effective treatments with fewer side effects.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Q&A
Solving a Medical MysteryJournalist Lawrence Ingrassia traces the scientific history of a genetic disorder that predisposes families like his to cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Forward Look
Cognition and Prostate CancerAndrogen deprivation therapy, a common prostate cancer treatment, may increase cognitive difficulties.
by Joseph Jalkiewicz
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