When combined with chemotherapy, the newer form of radiation comes with fewer severe side effects than standard radiation therapy, a study suggests.

by Sue Rochman

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DNA sequencing of blood cells may provide clues for how cancer and other illnesses develop.

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD

Research shows prominent cancer hospitals have different surgical outcomes than their affiliates.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Prospective CRISPR application targets cancer directly, HER2 testing accessibility poor in many countries.

by Bradley Jones

Clinical health psychologist Jamie Ostroff discusses how feelings of blame surrounding a lung cancer diagnosis affect physical and mental health.

by Jen Tota McGivney

A proposed federal rule says that patients must be informed after mammograms if they have dense breasts.

by Carly Weeks

Drug developers behind currently approved checkpoint inhibitors discuss the pros and cons of competition in the field.

by Kate Yandell

Drugs that target DNA repair enzymes may provide alternatives to long-term chemotherapy for some patients with pancreatic cancer.

by Kate Yandell

Experts discuss the value of cancer treatments in a climate of rising drug prices.

by Kevin McLaughlin

Some researchers believe that immunotherapy occasionally causes cancer to grow faster, a phenomenon dubbed hyper-progression.

by Kate Yandell