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Shingles Risk Increased for Cancer Patients
A new vaccine is safe for cancer patients but hard to find.
by Nancy Averett
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January 11: The Week in Cancer News
Government guidance asks hospitals to post prices online, and a study shows that cancer patients are less likely to enroll in clinical trials if they have coexisting health conditions.
by Kate Yandell
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Treating Breast Cancer in Men
Hormone therapy may lengthen life in men with hormone-related breast cancer, but this treatment is prescribed less frequently for men than for women.
by Marilyn Fenichel
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Combining Treatment With Hospice Services
Organizations are testing new models of end-of-life care that allow patients to start hospice without stopping treatment.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
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January 4: The Week in Cancer News
A financial transparency law goes into effect, researchers investigate a link between hot flashes and breast cancer, and the hunt for a better synthetic cell culture medium.
by Brad Jones
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Cancer Talk
Can Steroids Impair Immunotherapy for Cancer?
A new study suggests steroids could blunt the effects of some immunotherapies, but researchers say they remain necessary for some patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Treatment Combination Improves Survival in Platinum-resistant Ovarian CancerPreliminary results found that combining relacorilant with nab-paclitaxel improved outcomes for women with advanced ovarian cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
CAR T-cell Therapy Shows Response in Rare Brain CancerPotential new approach to treating diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma uses engineered immune cells infused directly to the brain.
by Taneia Surles
Technology’s Changing Role in Cancer CareExperts explain how artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and decentralized care are poised to improve research, detection and treatment.
by Thomas Celona