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From the Editor-in-Chief
Improving Clinical TrialsThe fast pace of drug discovery should be matched by modernized clinical trials for wider access.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Policy Matters
The FDA Takes Steps to Curb Tobacco UseThe federal agency wants to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes, ban all flavors of cigars, and limit nicotine content.
by Nicholas Warren, PhD
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Get Involved
Cooking Up SupportJohn Hanley's ChemoCookery Twitter account has become a place to share meal ideas and have conversations about cooking, cancer and the crossover between them.
by Bradley Jones
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Preconceived Notions: Cancer, Fertility Coverage and the LawInsurance coverage for fertility treatments is not mandated by federal law, although some states require it. People seeking cancer treatment need to understand their coverage and the law in their state.
by Shelly Rosenfeld
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August 6: The Week in Cancer NewsThe 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 ConsPatients now have full access to their online medical records. What are the benefits and downsides?
by Jen Tota McGivney
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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
The test, which analyzes urine for 18 cancer-specific genes, ruled out the need for biopsy in men with elevated PSA without a digital rectal exam.
by Sandra Gordon
The Power of ComedyIn a new play, the pain of cancer can be a chance to laugh.
by Ashley P. Taylor
Melanoma Risk in Childhood Cancer SurvivorsPeople treated for childhood cancer found to have twice the risk of developing melanoma as an adult.
by Cameron Walker
Online Second OpinionsMore than half of patients who participated in a program offering online second opinions were recommended a change to their treatment plan.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Inaugural AACR IO Conference Kicks Off With Celebration of Immune CheckpointsImmune checkpoint icons James Allison and Arlene Sharpe shared their journeys and a look ahead on the opening night of the inaugural AACR IO conference.
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A New Resource Provides a Sanctuary for Black TNBC PatientsThe Black TNBC Sanctuary was created to help Black women with triple-negative breast cancer get answers about their diagnosis and care.
Dr. Humberto M. Guiot: Targeting Pancreatic Cancer in a Community-Based Clinical Trial
