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Risk Reduction, Clinical Trials Are Focus of Atlanta Community Event
Cancer researchers, patient advocates and community members gathered for a public forum presented by the American Association for Cancer Research.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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March 29: The Week in Cancer News
Jury awards damages to man who says Roundup caused his cancer, the FDA proposes national standards for breast density notifications, and a physician questions whether patients with impaired renal function should avoid contrast-enhanced scans.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Sharing Knowledge, Building Community
The executive editor of Cancer Today previews the new issue.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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What Not to Say to a Cancer Patient
When visiting a friend or family member who is sick, it's good to leave platitudes at the door.
by Michael Gavaghen
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March 22: The Week in Cancer News
A study suggests that 3-D mammograms may reduce unnecessary biopsies, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues warnings to breast implant companies.
by Kate Yandell
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March 15: The Week in Cancer News
NCI director steps in as FDA commissioner, new guidelines on clinical trial eligibility, and health risks for childhood cancer survivors.
by Bradley Jones
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First Immunotherapy Approved for Breast Cancer
Medical oncologist Leisha A. Emens discusses the significance of the first U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of an immunotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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March 8: The Week in Cancer News
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb resigns, an analysis explores patient advocacy groups' financial ties, and Alex Trebek announces he has pancreatic cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Holding Off on Treatment
Patients diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer are increasingly opting against immediate surgery or radiation in favor of regularly monitoring their disease.
by Jon Kelvey
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March 1: The Week in Cancer News
A blood test for tumor mutations shows promise as an option for lung cancer patients, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expresses concern about robotically-assisted cancer surgery.
by Kate Yandell
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