Treatment
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Forward Look
Measuring Treatment EffectivenessOutcomes are often evaluated using progression-free survival.
by Jasenka Piljac Zegarac
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Forward Look
New Option for Treating Pain From Bone MetastasesStudy supports use of single-session, higher-dose radiation.
by Jane Langille
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Finding More Targets for CAR-T CellsCAR-T cell therapy has successfully treated some patients with leukemia and lymphoma. Researchers are looking to expand the range of cancers that will respond to the therapy.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Q&A
The Promise of CRISPRBiochemist Samuel H. Sternberg describes the limitations, realities and potential of gene-editing technology.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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September 13: The Week in Cancer NewsSome cancer drugs being tested in clinical trials do not work the way researchers thought they did, and ringing a bell following radiation therapy may increase distress for patients.
by Kate Yandell
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HIV Can Worsen Cancer Treatment OutcomesPeople with HIV who develop certain cancers are more likely to die from them than patients without HIV—even if they receive similar treatment.
by Jon Kelvey
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Immunotherapy in the ElderlyImmune checkpoint inhibitors can be effective treatments for elderly people with some types of advanced cancer, but more information is needed on their risks and benefits in this group.
by Emma Yasinski
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The Right DoseResearchers want to find out when cancer patients can benefit from receiving lower doses of drugs or radiation, shortening treatment or skipping certain treatments altogether.
by Kate Yandell
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Focusing on Proton TherapyProton therapy, an alternative to standard radiation therapy, is safe and effective. But evidence is lacking that it's always a better option than standard radiation, and some insurers balk at the higher price tag.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Concerns Raised About MRI Contrast DyeSome patients report unusual side effects after scans.
by Stephen Ornes
