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Forward Look
Tumor-infiltrating LymphocytesAdoptive T-cell therapy shows promise in treating metastatic melanoma.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Sex and Gender Minorities Face Disparities in Breast Cancer CareLesbians, bisexual women and transgender men had a longer wait for diagnosis and a higher risk of recurrence.
by Jon Kelvey
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More Prostate Cancer Patients Choose SurveillanceMen are increasingly opting to put off treatment for low-risk prostate cancer, and doctors say it’s a good thing.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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Decoding Disparities in Colorectal CancerPeople 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 CareResearchers 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 CancerNew study finds drug combination after surgery helps prevent recurrence in liver cancer patients.
by Thomas Celona
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Chronic Stress and CancerAccumulating 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
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
