Treatment
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Cancer Care for Older AdultsGeriatric assessments can help physicians and older patients choose effective treatments with fewer side effects.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Forward Look
Cognition and Prostate CancerAndrogen deprivation therapy, a common prostate cancer treatment, may increase cognitive difficulties.
by Joseph Jalkiewicz
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Rethinking the Role of RadiationChest radiation may not be necessary for people with intermediate-risk breast cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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De-escalating Treatment for DCISResearch 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 StagingMost 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 CancerUsing 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 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
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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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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
