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International Perspectives on COVID-19 and CancerResearchers from around the globe share insights into the outcomes of people with cancer who are infected with the coronavirus.
by Bradley Jones
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Tests Spot Signs of Cancer in the BloodAt the AACR Virtual Annual Meeting I, researchers presented data on blood tests that aim to supplement current cancer screening and speed up diagnosis.
by Kate Yandell
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Tumor Testing May Help Guide Pancreatic Cancer TreatmentFor a small group of pancreatic cancer patients who were able to receive therapies targeting the molecular alterations in their tumors, these matched therapies were associated with longer life.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
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Cancer Treatment During a PandemicPeople being treated for cancer may be at elevated risk of developing severe cases of COVID-19. The coronavirus is also affecting how cancer care is delivered.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Testing Cancer Patients for the CoronavirusCancer centers are taking advantage of their in-house molecular laboratories to selectively test certain cancer patients for the coronavirus.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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Forward Look
Cryoablation May Be a Treatment Option for Some PatientsProcedure uses extreme cold to kill cancer cells.
by Christina Bennett
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Forward Look
Makers of E-Cigarettes Tout Role in Smoking CessationStudies provide little evidence to support this claim.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
More Options to Prevent Blood Clots in High-Risk Cancer PatientsUpdated guidelines support use of oral blood thinners.
by Jane Langille
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Healthy Habits
Go With Your GutCan eating yogurt reduce your risk of developing lung cancer?
by Karen Olsen
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Q&A
A Different MountaintopScience writer Charles Graeber describes how a shift in researchers' understanding of immune function and cancer is leading to effective treatments.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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
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AACR OMB Statement and Call to ActionThe AACR is deeply concerned that proposed OMB regulations would disrupt federal research grant giving, severely weakening a program that has supported American medical innovation for decades.
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AACR Cancer Disparities Progress ReportThe AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2026 highlights recent progress in reducing cancer disparities and emphasizes the continued need for transformative research.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
