Treatment
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Rethinking the Role of Radiation
Chest radiation may not be necessary for people with intermediate-risk breast cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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De-escalating Treatment for DCIS
Research finds certain people with low-risk DCIS may be able to forgo surgery or radiation.
by Thomas Celona
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Study Highlights Challenges in Pancreatic Cancer Staging
Most pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cases initially considered to be stage I are changed to a higher stage after surgery.
by Taneia Surles
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Understanding How High and Low Testosterone Levels Can Treat Prostate Cancer
Using high-dose testosterone after prostate cancer stops responding to androgen deprivation therapy can stop tumor growth.
by Sandra Gordon
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Aggressive Approach to Very Advanced Cancer Does Not Extend Survival
Study 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
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The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Access to Cancer Care
A 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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From the Editor-in-Chief
Innovative Therapy Takes a BiTE Out of CancerBispecific T-cell engagers (BiTEs) bring immune cells close enough to cancer cells to destroy them.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Forward Look
A More Targeted PARP InhibitorEarly research suggests treatment could have higher potency and less toxicity for people with BRCA-related cancers.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Forward Look
Immunotherapy Improves Survival in Early-stage Kidney CancerPeople who have surgery to remove kidney cancer that has a high chance of recurrence must weigh benefits and risks of additional treatment.
by Christina Szalinski
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Breast Cancer: Making Treatment Decisions
With additional treatment options and an emphasis on reducing side effects, patients with breast cancer have more decisions to make than ever before.
by Natalie Slivinski