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Decoding Disparities in Colorectal Cancer
People of African descent who receive genetic testing have fewer actionable mutations compared with white people—suggesting fewer available treatment options.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Nudging Our Way to Better Cancer Care
Researchers use insights from behavioral economics to encourage taking recommended actions in health care.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Post-surgery Option for Liver Cancer
New study finds drug combination after surgery helps prevent recurrence in liver cancer patients.
by Thomas Celona
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Chronic Stress and Cancer
Accumulating research shows lifelong stressors degrade health and increase cancer risk, but exercise might help counteract the impact of stress.
by Thomas Celona
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Forward Look
Progress in Personalized Cancer VaccinesStudy finds mRNA vaccine can help prevent cancer recurrence in advanced melanoma patients.
by Thomas Celona
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The HPV Vaccine Prevents Cancer. Why Do Many Cancer Survivors Not Get It?
A recent study investigated why some young cancer survivors did not want the HPV vaccine and how they can be better served.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
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Forward Look
The Pitfalls of PolypharmacyMany older adults take multiple medications, which can potentially interfere with their cancer treatment.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Facts and Stats
Counting the CostCancer deaths linked to cigarette smoking account for millions of years in lost lives and billions of dollars in economic burden.
by Thomas Celona
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Add It Up
Immunotherapy combination treatments are the first choice for treating many advanced cancers, and more combinations are coming.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Colorectal Cancer in Young People
While colorectal cancer incidence has gone down among older people, incidence rates have steadily increased for people under age 50. Younger people are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage and have unique challenges that come with facing cancer in their prime.
by Erin O’Donnell
Cancer Talk
Advocacy After Loss
Following her son’s death from peripheral T-cell lymphoma, Sandy McHugh keeps his memory alive through Jake’s Dragon Foundation.
by Thomas Celona
Telehealth Palliative Care Provides the Same Benefits as In-person CareResearchers hope effective telehealth will increase access to palliative care for more cancer patients.
by Taneia Surles
Sensorimotor Training Helps Prevent Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral NeuropathyThe specialized balance training exercise can help keep the nervous system healthy during chemotherapy by giving it a workout.
by Sandra Gordon
What Is Liquid Biopsy?Blood tests, often called liquid biopsy, could be key to early cancer detection and monitoring response to treatment.
by Cancer Research Catalyst