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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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The Pain of Grief
People affected by cancer often experience intense feelings of loss when those around them die of the disease.
by Charlotte Huff
Cancer Talk
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A Look at Disparities Across Cancer Care
A new AACR report tracks progress in addressing cancer health disparities and identifies work that still needs to be done.
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Credit Agencies to Remove Some Medical Debt From Reports
Changes to what medical debt is included in credit reports could give patients more time to resolve outstanding bills.
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The Mental Toll of a Cancer Diagnosis
New studies shine a light on the effects of a cancer diagnosis on mental health and suicide risk.
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Access to Health Insurance Key to Disparities in Cancer Outcomes
As outcomes improved for cancer patients in states that expanded Medicaid, disparities in survival disappeared.
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T Cells Key to COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
Experts discuss shortcomings of current COVID-19 vaccines in people with cancer while highlighting possibilities of T-cell activation.
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Exploring Amino Acids’ Impact on Tumor Growth
Researchers are investigating how to match specific dietary changes with therapy to impede cancer progression.
by Thomas Celona
From the AACR
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Using Lymphocytes to Attack Tumors
Sooner rather than later may be the best strategy for using an experimental treatment for advanced melanoma.
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Closing Disparities Through Genetic Testing
Olufunmilayo Olopade seeks widespread use of testing to encourage prevention and early detection of deadly cancers.
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AACR and AACI Collaborate to Advocate for Cancer Research Funding
Federal funding could help cancer centers rebuild from the devastating effects of the pandemic.
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Cancer Progress Report
The AACR Cancer Progress Report 2020, 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.
