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Results That Matter
Cancer medications granted accelerated approval are often confirmed despite not demonstrating a benefit in overall survival or quality of life.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Genetic Testing for Women With Breast Cancer
New recommendations clarify when women diagnosed with breast cancer should be offered genetic testing for inherited cancer risk.
by Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore
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TIL Therapy Amplifies the Immune System’s Attack on Melanoma
The recently approved immunotherapy Amtagvi uses a patient’s own immune cells to destroy advanced melanoma.
by Sandra Gordon
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Facts and Stats
Breast Cancer Survival Rates Continue to RiseNew report highlights decades of progress, as well as a persisting disparity.
by Thomas Celona
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Taking a Shot Against Cancer Recurrences
Early findings on therapeutic vaccines suggest they can delay or stop cancer from returning after tumors are surgically removed.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Forward Look
Preventing Blood ClotsMedical oncologist Michael B. Streiff discusses new guidelines to reduce the risk of life-threatening blood clots.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Forward Look
The Late Effects of Childhood CancerAlmost all childhood cancer survivors will develop significant health problems related to their treatment by age 45.
by Suzanne McBride
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Forward Look
Non-surgical Options in Bladder CancerSome people with muscle-invasive cancer can forgo bladder removal surgery.
by Darcy Lewis
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Early-onset Colorectal Cancer on the RiseResearchers search for reasons for the growing number of cases in people under 50.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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CAR T-cell Therapy: Understanding the Warning and the Risks
The FDA requires a warning with CAR T-cell therapies about an increased risk of cancer from the treatment. Should you be concerned?
by Sandra Gordon
Cancer Talk
Online Second Opinions
More 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
Treatment Lags Behind Guidelines for Many Men With Prostate CancerGuidelines for treating advanced prostate cancer changed in 2017, but a recent study indicated many patients were not being treated accordingly.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Treating HER2-ultralow Breast CancerFDA approval expands treatment options for people with metastatic breast cancer that expresses minimal levels of HER2.
by Sandra Gordon