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January 8: The Week in Cancer News
Two extremely rare cases of cancer being passed from mother to child observed in Japan, and advice on COVID-19 vaccines for cancer patients.
by Bradley Jones
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Colorectal Cancer Screenings at Home
Stool-based tests could increase access to colorectal cancer screening.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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Multiple Myeloma: Choosing Your Path
New therapies provide hope and options for people as they monitor and manage this incurable blood cancer.
by Tara Haelle
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Intercepting Cancer by Tackling PrecancerResearch on premalignancy is needed to fully tap the potential of cancer interception.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Are Liquid Biopsies Ready for the Clinic?
Sophisticated blood tests offer a less invasive way to characterize cancers, guide treatment and catch recurrences sooner, but tissue biopsies remain the gold standard.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Forward Look
Scanning DisparitiesWhether lung cancer patients receive PET scans depends on race, according to a study.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Healthy Habits
Health NutsEating tree nuts may decrease cancer risk, especially for cancers of the digestive system.
by Tara Santora
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Forward Look
Doing More With LessHypofractionation may allow patients to finish radiation treatment sooner.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
What’s Next? Winter 2020/2021Using deep learning to detect tumor mutations.
by Christina Bennett
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Physicians Underestimate Severity of Radiation Side Effects
Breast cancer patients' symptoms after radiation therapy may go underrecognized, especially if these patients are Black or younger in age.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Cancer Talk
Targeted Therapy Improves Pancreatic Cancer Survival
A recently approved drug that targets RAS proteins meaningfully improves outcomes for people with this difficult-to-treat cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Bring On the WavesA surfer’s love for the ocean guides her through breast cancer treatment and beyond.
by Cameron Walker
Does Exercise Benefit Children With Cancer?New guidelines recommend children and adolescents with cancer get regular physical activity to mitigate side effects from treatment.
by Erin O’Donnell
Can the CYP2D6 Gene Affect Tamoxifen’s Effectiveness?A recent analysis examined whether CYP2D6 metabolism influences tamoxifen response. The answer isn’t entirely clear.
by Ashley P. Taylor
