Research Updates
Radiation for Advanced Liver Cancer
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Biomarker Testing in Lung Cancer
Biomarker test leads to a targeted treatment option for woman with lung cancer.
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Men and Cancer
Researchers are striving to understand why men are more likely than women to get and die from many types of cancer.
by Charlotte Huff
Cancer Talk
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The State of Cancer Care and Pregnancy
An expert panel at the AACR Annual Meeting discussed the difficult choices faced when cancer is diagnosed during a pregnancy and how recent laws have brought additional challenges.
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Decoding Disparities in Colorectal Cancer
People of African descent who receive genetic testing have fewer actionable mutations compared with white people—suggesting fewer available treatment options.
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Nudging Our Way to Better Cancer Care
Researchers use insights from behavioral economics to encourage taking recommended actions in health care.
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Post-surgery Option for Liver Cancer
New study finds drug combination after surgery helps prevent recurrence in liver cancer patients.
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Cervical Cancer Found at Later Stages After 65
A study found women in California were more likely to have cervical cancer diagnoses at a later stage after age 65.
by Jon Kelvey
From the AACR
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The Many Aspects of Early Detection and Interception of Cancer
Early detection is key to improving outcomes from cancer. Research in cancer interception aims to characterize tumors at the earliest stages of development.
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Translating Personal Tragedy Into the Search for New Cancer Therapeutics
Dr. Patricia LoRusso’s parents both died of cancer when she was a teenager, inspiring her to become an oncologist and develop new treatments for people with cancer.
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Bringing Cancer Research to Life: Elizabeth M. Jaffee, MD, FAACR
Cancer Progress Report
The AACR Cancer Progress Report, which is published annually by the American Association for Cancer Research, tracks recent developments that impact cancer care. Click “Progress Report” below to find out more.
