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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
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Forward Look
No Link Found Between IVF and Breast Cancer RiskStudy findings will reassure many families.
by Cameron Walker
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Screening Gets Personal
Conflicting and changing cancer screening guidelines have led to uncertainty and controversy. Can screening recommendations tailored for groups or individuals enhance benefits and reduce harms?
by Kate Yandell
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Making a Match
Oncologists and researchers are looking for new drug combinations that extend patient survival without worsening side effects, but it's a daunting task.
by Stephen Ornes
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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
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Forward Look
Longer Treatment May Benefit Some Breast Cancer PatientsTen years of hormone therapy studied.
by Sue Rochman
Cancer Talk
The Power of Comedy
In a new play, the pain of cancer can be a chance to laugh.
by Ashley P. Taylor
Melanoma Risk in Childhood Cancer SurvivorsPeople treated for childhood cancer found to have twice the risk of developing melanoma as an adult.
by Cameron Walker
Online Second OpinionsMore than half of patients who participated in a program offering online second opinions were recommended a change to their treatment plan.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Musical Toxicity an Effect of Cancer TreatmentStudy finding cancer treatment affects ability to play or sing music highlights need for physical therapy, experts say.
by Kyle Bagenstose