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November 16: The Week in Cancer News
A study links adolescent obesity to adult pancreatic cancer risk, and “Batkid” turns 10 years old.
by Bradley Jones
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Coordinating Care
A caregiver offers tips for staying on top of appointments and test results when a loved one is receiving care from multiple providers.
by Tara Rosenzweig
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Reinforcements for Cancer Research
Scientific meeting emphasizes the importance of patient advocates in helping researchers to reduce cancer health disparities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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November 9: The Week in Cancer News
A study assesses how timing affects the outcomes of pregnancy after cancer treatment, and researchers present on the benefits of Medicaid expansion for breast cancer patients.
by Kate Yandell
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Guiding Care
Medical oncologist Gabrielle Rocque explains the role of clinical practice guidelines in breast cancer care.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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Does Medicaid Expansion Have an Impact?
Analysis suggests states that opted for Medicaid expansion had higher use of hormone therapy for breast cancer patients.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Achieving Health Equality
National Cancer Institute director Norman “Ned” Sharpless describes the challenge and opportunity of studying cancer disparities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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November 2: The Week in Cancer News
A survey shows that 39 percent of Americans believe that alternative therapies can cure cancer, and a trial finds that minimally invasive surgery is inferior to traditional surgery for treating cervical cancer.
by Kate Yandell
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October 26: The Week in Cancer News
Researchers present cancer clinical trial results at the ESMO 2018 Congress, and a study shows that crowdfunding campaigns are raising money for unproven cancer treatments.
by Kate Yandell
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Palliative Care Pays Off
Patients with advanced cancer who receive palliative care tend to live longer and have better quality of life than those who do not receive this care.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
Cancer Talk
AACR Annual Meeting 2025
Immunotherapies, cancer vaccines and more from Cancer Today’s coverage of the AACR Annual Meeting 2025.
Redefining Cancer SurvivorshipAs 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.
by Thomas Celona
Family of Henrietta Lacks Works for ‘Health Intelligence’Alfred Lacks Carter Jr. and other family members honor the legacy of Henrietta Lacks by helping others better understand their health care.
by Kevin McLaughlin
Researchers Tackle Immune-related Adverse EffectsScientists present data on the risks of immune checkpoint inhibitors so more patients can tap into the treatment.
by Marci A. Landsmann