News coverage about public figures facing cancer frequently leaves out key details about the diagnosis and fails to provide background information on cancer.

As people with advanced disease live longer, they face physical and mental health side effects. Patient advocates say research and care must focus on their unique needs.

Alfred Lacks Carter Jr. and other family members honor the legacy of Henrietta Lacks by helping others better understand their health care.

Scientists present data on the risks of immune checkpoint inhibitors so more patients can tap into the treatment.

Tailored treatments led to better outcomes than standard of care when biomarker results from liquid biopsy and tumor tissue aligned.