Treatment
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Palliative Care Explained
Palliative care can be offered to cancer patients at any point in their illness, beginning with the initial diagnosis. New research points to its effectiveness.
by Melissa Weber
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Using Old Drugs in New Ways
We already reduce, reuse and recycle. But cancer researchers are exploring a fourth R–repurpose–using drugs approved for treating other diseases to reduce cancer risk and improve outcomes.
by Stephen Ornes
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Unleashing the Immune System
New treatments that harness the power of the immune system are taking aim at many common cancers.
by Alexandra Goho
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Editor's Letter
The Promise of ImmunotherapyImmunotherapy is a breakthrough in cancer treatment, but more research is needed to broaden its impact.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Forward Look
Unraveling the Genetics of CancerQ&A with Li Ding on The Cancer Genome Atlas
by Yasmine Iqbal
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Forward Look
New Report Finds Crisis in Cancer CareInstitute of Medicine calls for major improvements.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
The Spice of a TrialCurcumin in turmeric may have a role in cancer treatment.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
New Insights Into Pediatric CancerA recent discovery may help explain tumor growth in children.
by Sue Rochman
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Prostate Cancer, Redefined
The determination that not every prostate cancer is life-threatening is changing treatment.
by Jocelyn Selim
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Matters of the Heart
Specialized cardio-oncology clinics are helping cancer patients avoid or manage heart problems.
by Charlotte Huff