Treatment
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Palliative Care: Putting a Cloak on CancerPatients should have access to this vital and emerging medical specialty.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Cancer and the MicrobiomeAltering the gut microbiota and microbiome could become a strategy for cancer prevention and treatment.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Forward Look
What Is CRISPR?Q&A with oncologist Howard Kaufman on the new gene-editing tool.
by Chris Palmer
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Forward Look
Little Consensus on Ovarian Cancer MonitoringTests and scans may be overused.
by Kate Yandell
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Making a MatchOncologists and researchers are looking for new drug combinations that extend patient survival without worsening side effects, but it's a daunting task.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
Thyroid Tumor Gets New NamePanel reclassifies a type of thyroid tumor, says it's not cancer.
by Yasmine Iqbal
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Forward Look
Many Cancers in HIV-Positive Patients Go UntreatedStudy suggests need to educate patients with HIV and their doctors.
by Kate Yandell
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Treatment Is WaitingFor patients with chronic blood cancers, the early intervention mantra of cancer does not always apply.
by Sue Rochman
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The Riddle of Bacteria and CancerBacteria can be friend or foe—or both. Researchers are looking at bacteria to boost the effectiveness of cancer treatments, even if they don't fully understand how the tiny organisms work.
by Stephen Ornes
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Editor's Letter
Cancer and Watchful WaitingWatching and waiting for cancer to progress can be an alternative to active treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
