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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
Targeted Therapy Improves Pancreatic Cancer Survival
A recently approved drug that targets RAS proteins meaningfully improves outcomes for people with this difficult-to-treat cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Bring On the WavesA surfer’s love for the ocean guides her through breast cancer treatment and beyond.
by Cameron Walker
Does Exercise Benefit Children With Cancer?New guidelines recommend children and adolescents with cancer get regular physical activity to mitigate side effects from treatment.
by Erin O’Donnell
Can the CYP2D6 Gene Affect Tamoxifen’s Effectiveness?A recent analysis examined whether CYP2D6 metabolism influences tamoxifen response. The answer isn’t entirely clear.
by Ashley P. Taylor
