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week in cancer news
  • July 31: The Week in Cancer News

    New cervical cancer screening guidelines emphasize the role of HPV testing, and a study shows a steep decline in health care visits by people with cancer in spring 2020.

    by Kate Yandell

  • The Pandemic’s Impact on Cancer Screening and Detection

    Delays in cancer screening and diagnosis due to the COVID-19 pandemic put people at risk.

    by Kevin McLaughlin

  • July 24: The Week in Cancer News

    People who have been diagnosed with cancer are more likely than those without a cancer history to adhere to measures like wearing masks and avoiding crowded areas, and CAR-T cell therapy is becoming an option for treating more types of cancer.

    by Kate Yandell

  • The Return to Work

    What happens if your workplace reopens before you're ready to return or you're an essential worker? For some people who have been diagnosed with cancer, accommodations may be possible.

    by Jen Tota McGivney

  • July 17: The Week in Cancer News

    A clinical trial suggests that some people with breast cancer may be able to receive radiation therapy over fewer sessions, and a survey shows that the coronavirus pandemic is stressing organizations that provide support to cancer patients.

    by Kate Yandell

  • Parking Costs Take a Hidden Toll on Cancer Patients

    People with cancer can pay significant costs for parking at cancer centers while receiving their treatment, a study finds.

    by Marcus A. Banks

  • July 10: The Week in Cancer News

    Upcoming guidelines for lung cancer screening could make more African Americans and women eligible, and the Food and Drug Administration approves a new oral treatment for myelodysplastic syndromes.

    by Kate Yandell

  • A Modern Family

    My diagnosis with colorectal cancer at age 32 affected my fertility. As a result of my experiences, I help others who have been diagnosed with cancer understand their choices related to fertility preservation and their options for becoming a parent.

    by Allison Rosen

  • July 2, 2020: The Week in Cancer News

    A study finds that incidence of thyroid cancer rose by 169% between 1990 and 2017, and the Food and Drug Administration approves a version of a breast cancer treatment that can be given at home.

    by Kate Yandell