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Forward Look
Get Smart About Smartphone Cancer AppsStudy shows reasons to be skeptical about medical apps.
by Stephen Ornes
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When Less Is More
Studies are finding that aggressive treatment, such as extensive surgery, radiation or chemotherapy, is not always necessary for cancer patients to get good results.
by Alexandra Goho
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No Through Road
Cancer cells are able to find new pathways around targeted therapies. Scientists are racing to get there first.
by Sue Rochman
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Healthy Habits
It Takes All KindsA variety of vegetables and fruit can help reduce your cancer risk
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Forward Look
Fueling the Pediatric Cancer PipelineNew efforts are needed to push the pace of drug development.
by Leah Lawrence
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Forward Look
Telling the TaleQ&A with medical oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
The Proof of the Proton Is in the ResultProton beam radiation therapy is expensive and controversial.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
The Whole BeanStudies present a mixed picture of coffee's influence on cancer risk.
by Yvonne Lee
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Forward Look
Melanoma Indoor Tanning Link ConfirmedTeens and young adults face heightened risk from tanning beds.
by Yvonne Lee
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Forward Look
A Paycheck Linked to Cancer?Studies on workplace exposures show continued health risks.
by Corinna Wu
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