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February 26: The Week in Cancer News
Nonprofits provide support to young cancer patients in need of fertility preservation, and a childhood cancer survivor joins the first all-civilian mission to space.
by Bradley Jones
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February 19: The Week in Cancer News
Organizations call to prioritize cancer patients for COVID-19 vaccination, researchers analyze rates of “low-value” breast surgeries, and UCLA cancer survivors write letters to patients undergoing treatment.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Patient Advocates Tune in for Precision Medicine Primer
Scientists and physicians discussed advances in targeted therapies and immunotherapies, as well as the lessons COVID-19 research has taught to cancer researchers.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Testing COVID-19 Treatments for Patients With Cancer: An Ongoing Need
Researchers are studying the effectiveness of drugs for treating COVID-19 in cancer patients who have been infected with the coronavirus.
by Marcus A. Banks
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February 12: The Week in Cancer News
An FDA committee votes to recommend holding off on approval of an immunotherapy for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer, and physicians warn that enlarged lymph nodes after COVID-19 vaccination can be mistaken for signs of breast cancer.
by Kate Yandell
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Immunotherapy Options for Breast Cancer
Two immune checkpoint inhibitors are now approved for treatment of some people with advanced breast cancer, but trial results have raised some questions.
by Anna Goshua
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February 5: The Week in Cancer News
Fecal transplants may improve immunotherapy responses, and more than half of cancer survivors have at least one additional condition that increases their risk of severe COVID-19.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Living Beyond a Diagnosis
Judy Pearson was surprised by the demands of cancer survivorship. Here, she offers tips on how to look at life after cancer.
by Judy Pearson
Cancer Talk
Physical Activity Linked to Lower Colon Cancer Recurrence
Participating in a structured exercise program after treatment was associated with a reduced risk of recurrence in people who had colon cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Gaps in Survivorship Care Leave Unmet Needs After Cancer TreatmentA survey of head and neck cancer survivors reveals that many are not getting adequate survivorship care and may not even know it is available.
by Cameron Walker
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer PatientsAfter a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Is Immunotherapy Right for People Hospitalized With Advanced Cancer?Researchers find no evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors benefit cancer patients getting inpatient care. They urge earlier consideration of palliative care.
by Kyle Bagenstose