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A Prescription for Prevention?Scientists are working to understand the molecular processes that transform normal cells into cancer cells in the hope they can prevent the disease before it starts.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Seeking a Second OpinionAnother perspective on your disease may help you find the best cancer care.
by Stephen Ornes
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Healthy Habits
Tanning TroubleIndoor tanning is a major culprit in melanoma diagnosed early in life.
by Kate Yandell
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Palliative Care: Putting a Cloak on CancerPatients should have access to this vital and emerging medical specialty.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Cancer and the MicrobiomeAltering the gut microbiota and microbiome could become a strategy for cancer prevention and treatment.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Forward Look
What Is CRISPR?Q&A with oncologist Howard Kaufman on the new gene-editing tool.
by Chris Palmer
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Forward Look
Longer Treatment May Benefit Some Breast Cancer PatientsTen years of hormone therapy studied.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Addressing Depression in Adult Cancer SurvivorsStudy links depression to money woes and missed opportunities for follow-up.
by Marilyn Fenichel
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Forward Look
Report Links Excess Weight to Eight More Cancer TypesReview increases number from five to 13.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Forward Look
Little Consensus on Ovarian Cancer MonitoringTests and scans may be overused.
by Kate Yandell
Cancer patients say they want to be asked about their financial needs on a regular basis.
by Pamela Appea
Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical ResearchTen-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
Aggressive Approach to Very Advanced Cancer Does Not Extend SurvivalStudy shows no benefit from treatment for cancers at very advanced stages of progression. Researchers urge end-of-life planning for these patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Access to Cancer CareA study at the AACR Cancer Health Disparities Conference found more people got quality cancer care after the ACA went into effect.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
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AACR Grant Propels Progress in Immunotherapy ResearchA grant from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) helped Marco Ruella, MD, develop a new approach to immunotherapy.
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Self-screening for Cancer: Home Sweet HomeNew cervical cancer self-screening options and a portable blood test device could lead to changes in at-home cancer screening.
Alexis Browning
