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August 6: The Week in Cancer News
The father of a child diagnosed with brain cancer calls for better financial support for families, and a task force aims to find out more about AYA patients' quality of life.
by Bradley Jones
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Open Medical Records: Pros and Cons
Patients now have full access to their online medical records. What are the benefits and downsides?
by Jen Tota McGivney
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Hope for Cancer Health Equity
Health care providers and communities are making strides toward ensuring equity in cancer treatment.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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The Individual Sphere of Influence
Can discussion of health inequities lead to actionable change?
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Policy Matters
COVID-19 Vaccines Are the Key to Restoring Momentum Against CancerCancer screenings and clinical trials have been seriously disrupted by the pandemic.
by Nicholas Warren, PhD
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Forward Look
Going FlatMost people who opt out of breast reconstruction are satisfied with their decision but are not always supported by their surgeons.
by Kris Conner
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Get Involved
Bringing Joy to the Pediatric WardStudents Lara Jabbour and Nazanin Nayeri work to cheer up hospital staff and patients.
by Bradley Jones
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Survivor Profile
Breaking Down BarriersCancer researcher Vicky Forster draws from her own experience with childhood leukemia to emphasize patient voices in cancer research.
by Bradley Jones
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A Treatment That Came Just in Time
Cancer survivor Laurie Adami reflects on her experience participating in a clinical trial that ultimately contributed to the March 2021 approval of a CAR-T cell therapy for follicular lymphoma.
by Laurie Adami
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Putting the Patient in the Driver’s Seat
In her new book, Cancer Support Community executive chair Kim Thiboldeaux offers advice to patients on how to steer their way through a cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
by Kevin McLaughlin
Cancer Talk
Cancer Today Editors’ Picks: 2024
Our favorite Cancer Today stories from 2024, as picked by the editors.
Rethinking the Role of RadiationChest radiation may not be necessary for people with intermediate-risk breast cancer.
by Thomas Celona
De-escalating Treatment for DCISResearch finds certain people with low-risk DCIS may be able to forgo surgery or radiation.
by Thomas Celona
Study Highlights Challenges in Pancreatic Cancer StagingMost pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cases initially considered to be stage I are changed to a higher stage after surgery.
by Taneia Surles