Q&A

Hematologist-oncologist David Scadden traces the history, promise and uncertainties of treatment advances in Cancerland: A Medical Memoir.

by Marci A. Landsmann

From the Editor-in-Chief

Hepatitis C infection, obesity and alcohol can contribute to more cases of liver cancer.

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD

Forward Look

Surgery and radiation have similar benefits but different side effects.

by Stephen Ornes

Forward Look

Studies aim to identify when screening is beneficial.

by Sue Rochman

Forward Look

Study findings suggest patient screening has been too narrow.

by Sharon Tregaskis

Forward Look

Reducing chemotherapy side effects with a ‘drug sponge.'

by Bradley Jones

Policy Matters

HPV vaccination and screening can help eradicate cervical cancer and other malignancies.

by Anna R. Giuliano, PhD

Imaging tests for post-treatment surveillance may come with radiation exposure, financial strain, “scanxiety” and sometimes unnecessary follow-ups. Doctors and patients need to balance the risks and benefits of scanning.

by Charlotte Huff

Medical oncologist Leisha A. Emens discusses the significance of the first U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of an immunotherapy treatment for breast cancer.

by Anna Azvolinsky

Patients diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer are increasingly opting against immediate surgery or radiation in favor of regularly monitoring their disease.

by Jon Kelvey