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August 23: The Week in Cancer News
Recommendations say that a broader group of women should be considered for BRCA mutation testing, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues a proposal to require that cigarettes come with graphic warnings.
by Kate Yandell
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Advocacy Spotlight: A Mission to Bring Awareness
Minister and thyroid cancer survivor Thurselle C. Williams speaks at conferences and events about cancer awareness and, ultimately, healing following her 2016 diagnosis.
by Erin L. Boyle
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August 16: The Week in Cancer News
A radiation oncologist draws on her personal experience as she researches financial toxicity, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues a third tissue-agnostic approval.
by Kate Yandell
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August 9: The Week in Cancer News
A liquid biopsy test is effective in detecting a cancer biomarker, Medicare opts to cover CAR-T cell therapies, and an e-cigarette maker spends millions to defeat a ban on sales in San Francisco.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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August 2: The Week in Cancer News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the first time approves an immune checkpoint inhibitor for treatment of esophageal cancer, and a two-drug combination shows promise for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
by Kate Yandell
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Do Patients Want Online Access to Test Results?
A survey finds many patients prefer talking through imaging findings related to cancer with their physician rather than viewing reports online—but only if the wait for results is short.
by Cindy Kuzma
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July 26: The Week in Cancer News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requests a recall of textured breast implants, and a study indicates BRCA2 mutations are associated with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
by Kate Yandell
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July 19: The Week in Cancer News
A study sheds light on the effects of hurricanes on cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, and the Biden Cancer Initiative suspends operations.
by Kate Yandell and Bradley Jones
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Immunotherapy in the Elderly
Immune checkpoint inhibitors can be effective treatments for elderly people with some types of advanced cancer, but more information is needed on their risks and benefits in this group.
by Emma Yasinski
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Why Is the Rate of Uterine Cancer Rising?
Uterine cancer incidence is increasing in the U.S., particularly in Hispanic, Asian and black women, but obesity may play a smaller role in this change than was previously assumed.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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
