Treatment
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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
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Forward Look
Striking a NerveDoctors are trying to find new ways to treat the painful tingling and numbness caused by cancer treatments.
by Cameron Walker
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A Clear Vision
Asking the right questions can help patients living with metastatic cancer understand the risks and benefits of recommended treatments and formulate their goals more effectively.
by Charlotte Huff
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More Than a Signature
The informed consent process is designed to ensure that patients understand risks. But new advances involved in genetic testing and tissue donation may make signing on the dotted line more complex than ever.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
Coming Up ShortA limited supply of cancer medications is affecting care.
by Steve McIver
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Forward Look
Fueling the Pediatric Cancer PipelineNew efforts are needed to push the pace of drug development.
by Leah Lawrence
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Forward Look
It Takes a VillageImproving pediatric cancer care in developing countries
by Leah Lawrence
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Forward Look
Identifying the Unexpected Risks of Targeted TherapyDrugs designed to single out cancer cells also may have side effects.
by Melissa Weber
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When Less Is More
Studies are finding that aggressive treatment, such as extensive surgery, radiation or chemotherapy, is not always necessary for cancer patients to get good results.
by Alexandra Goho