Treatment
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Progress Against Cancer
New research fuels progress in cancer survival, prevention and side effect management.
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Vaccines Spark Activity in Pancreatic Cancer
Scientists thought pancreatic cancer wouldn’t respond to immunotherapy. Now research has found vaccines can trigger the immune system to fight the disease.
by Thomas Celona
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Improving Glioblastoma Treatment
Phase I clinical trial finds adding a radiosensitizer may improve radiation’s ability to kill this fast-growing brain cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Results That Matter
Cancer medications granted accelerated approval are often confirmed despite not demonstrating a benefit in overall survival or quality of life.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Genetic Testing for Women With Breast Cancer
New recommendations clarify when women diagnosed with breast cancer should be offered genetic testing for inherited cancer risk.
by Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore
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TIL Therapy Amplifies the Immune System’s Attack on Melanoma
The recently approved immunotherapy Amtagvi uses a patient’s own immune cells to destroy advanced melanoma.
by Sandra Gordon
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Facts and Stats
Breast Cancer Survival Rates Continue to RiseNew report highlights decades of progress, as well as a persisting disparity.
by Thomas Celona
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Taking a Shot Against Cancer Recurrences
Early findings on therapeutic vaccines suggest they can delay or stop cancer from returning after tumors are surgically removed.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Forward Look
Preventing Blood ClotsMedical oncologist Michael B. Streiff discusses new guidelines to reduce the risk of life-threatening blood clots.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Forward Look
Non-surgical Options in Bladder CancerSome people with muscle-invasive cancer can forgo bladder removal surgery.
by Darcy Lewis