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week in cancer news
  • June 7: The Week in Cancer News

    A study finds that a targeted therapy approved to treat advanced breast cancer lengthens survival, and data indicate that Medicaid expansion has helped ease racial disparities in access to cancer care.

    by Kate Yandell

  • May 31: The Week in Cancer News

    A study finds that oral cancer medication costs for patients covered by Medicare Part D have increased, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves a new targeted therapy for advanced breast cancer.

    by Kate Yandell

  • May 24: The Week in Cancer News

    Unequal access to care appears to be responsible for the elevated mortality rate from prostate cancer in black men, and women with a history of cancer who identify as lesbian or bisexual have reduced access to care.

    by Kate Yandell

  • When a Top-Ranked Cancer Center Comes to a Hospital Near You

    Research shows prominent cancer hospitals have different surgical outcomes than their affiliates.

    by Marci A. Landsmann

  • May 17: The Week in Cancer News

    A study indicates that the Affordable Care Act decreased the proportion of people with a history of cancer who are uninsured, and access to appropriate targeted therapies may be lacking for some patients.

    by Kate Yandell

  • May 10: The Week in Cancer News

    The spread of measles raises concerns among some cancer patients, and a treatment for early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

    by Kate Yandell and Bradley Jones

  • Putting Chemotherapy Side Effects on Ice

    A small study shows that keeping ice chips in the mouth during oxaliplatin chemotherapy may prevent cold sensitivity, a common oral side effect.

    by Anna Azvolinsky

  • The Week in Cancer News: May 3

    Prospective CRISPR application targets cancer directly, HER2 testing accessibility poor in many countries.

    by Bradley Jones

  • Coping With Trauma

    Nearly six years after being diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer, disaster psychologist Jamie Aten is still learning new ways of coping with the trauma stemming from his diagnosis and treatment.

    by Jamie Aten

  • April 26: The Week in Cancer News

    A study indicates that the majority of patients using immune checkpoint inhibitors experience side effects, and radiation oncologists say that requirements for prior authorization are impeding care.

    by Kate Yandell