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Forward Look
Do You Know BRCA?Learn more about educational efforts to increase understanding of the 'breast cancer' gene.
by Sue Rochman
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A Rural ChallengeNearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural areas, but only 3 percent of oncologists practice in them. Health care providers are establishing rural outposts and using advanced technology to diagnose and treat patients living in the country.
by Charlotte Huff
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Cancer Comes OutMembers of LGBT community are at greater risk for some types of cancer. And those with cancer face challenges in getting the care and support they need.
by Cameron Walker
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Healthy Habits
Fruitful ChoicesEating fruits in teen years associated with lower breast cancer risk later.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Healthy Habits
Prioritize PreventionHealthier lifestyles could cut cancer deaths in half.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Editor's Letter
Cancer and Watchful WaitingWatching and waiting for cancer to progress can be an alternative to active treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Forward Look
Getting to the Root of Brain CancerQ&A with neurosurgeon Peter Dirks on stem cells and brain cancer.
by Chris Palmer
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Forward Look
Cancer Centers Unite to Increase HPV Vaccination RatesJoint statement recommends girls and boys be vaccinated before age 13.
by Cameron Walker
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Forward Look
Breast Cancer Survivors and Vaginal EstrogenExpert opinion affirms need to weigh risks and benefits.
by Kate Yandell
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Forward Look
A Report Card on Active SurveillanceMany men with untreated prostate cancer are not getting proper follow-up.
by Heather Stringer
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
