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Forward Look
Advances in Treating Non–Small Cell Lung CancerExpanded approvals in 2016 increase options.
by Jennifer L.W. Fink
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Forward Look
Cancer Cells Can Change as They Grow and SpreadStudies suggest metastases may respond to different drugs than the primary tumor.
by Chris Palmer
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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 Opinion
Another 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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Healthy Habits
Reaping Grains’ BenefitsStudies point to a reduced risk of cancer death from eating whole grains, but questions remain.
by Brenda Conaway
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Healthy Habits
Put a Cork in ItDrinking alcohol increases the risk for at least seven types of cancer.
by Brenda Conaway
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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
Cancer Talk
Cancer Today Editors’ Picks: 2024
Our favorite Cancer Today stories from 2024, as picked by the editors.
Rethinking the Role of RadiationChest radiation may not be necessary for people with intermediate-risk breast cancer.
by Thomas Celona
De-escalating Treatment for DCISResearch finds certain people with low-risk DCIS may be able to forgo surgery or radiation.
by Thomas Celona
Study Highlights Challenges in Pancreatic Cancer StagingMost pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cases initially considered to be stage I are changed to a higher stage after surgery.
by Taneia Surles