9/11 first responders' cancer survival compares favorably to the general population, and a study identifies different mutational signatures in lung cancers from never-smokers

by Marci A. Landsmann

Researchers investigate how antibiotics might increase the risk of colon cancer, and the FDA approves a treatment for Waldenström macroglobulinemia.

by Bradley Jones

A drug that delivers radioactive particles to prostate cancer cells increases overall survival for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

by Pamela Rafalow Grossman

Regular exercise can help mitigate cognitive problems associated with chemotherapy, and researchers learn more about the link between cholesterol and cancer.

by Bradley Jones

A study on aging shows that cancer survivors are at higher risk of losing strength and walking more slowly compared to those with no cancer history. Exercise is one way to combat this decline.

by Marcus A. Banks

Patient volume at radiation therapy clinics can affect outcomes, and experts call attention to a third breast cancer gene, PALB2.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Survival is not affected by delaying breast cancer treatment for fertility preservation, and the FDA approves a drug combination to treat kidney cancer.

by Kevin McLaughlin

Insurance coverage for fertility treatments is not mandated by federal law, although some states require it. People seeking cancer treatment need to understand their coverage and the law in their state.

by Shelly Rosenfeld

The father of a child diagnosed with brain cancer calls for better financial support for families, and a task force aims to find out more about AYA patients' quality of life.

by Bradley Jones

People who have inherited BRCA mutations and are at high risk for cancer recurrence may benefit from a PARP inhibitor.

by Pamela Rafalow Grossman