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Finding Your Niche
Support groups offer community for people with cancer in a world that doesn’t understand their experience.
by Carly Flumer
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November 18: The Week in Cancer News
Vaccine helps people with brain cancer live longer, and kidney cancer patients see results from off-the-shelf CAR T-cell therapy.
by Thomas Celona
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Making Informed Consent Accessible
Confusing informed consent forms are a common barrier to clinical trial participation. Researchers ask how they can be better designed for patients.
by Sandra Gordon
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November 11: The Week in Cancer News
California passes ballot initiative banning flavored tobacco products, and the FDA approves combination treatments for lung cancer.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Keep That Colonoscopy Appointment
Experts weigh in on a recent study appearing to show that colonoscopy had lower-than-expected efficacy for preventing colorectal cancer.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
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November 4: The Week in Cancer News
Female patients less likely than men to be told about sexual side effects of treatment, and independent analysis finds cancer-causing chemical in dry shampoo.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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What We Know About Ultraprocessed Foods and Cancer Risk
Research has linked highly processed foods like deli meat to a higher risk of colorectal cancer in men.
by Jon Kelvey
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October 28: The Week in Cancer News
Clinical trial finds select breast cancer patients can forgo surgery, and cancer organizations warn of growing e-cigarette use among teens.
by Thomas Celona
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Patient and Doctor Partnerships
As more cancer patients take an interest in the science of their care, it’s vital to establish good relationships with doctors.
by Karon Warren
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October 21: The Week in Cancer News
Chemical hair straightening is associated with higher uterine cancer risk, and gas stoves can leak chemicals linked to cancer.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Cancer Talk
Declining Breast Cancer Mortality in Younger Women
U.S. breast cancer deaths declined for women ages 20 to 49, which researchers credit to wider screening and better treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
Missed Activities Due to Cancer-related Fatigue and DepressionWomen were more likely than men to have fatigue or depression linked to cancer, and both effects were linked to people withdrawing from physical activities.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Immunotherapy Improves Results in Head and Neck CancerCombining an immune checkpoint inhibitor with standard care extended event-free survival by nearly two years.
by Thomas Celona
Federal Support for Cancer Research Takes the Stage at AACR Annual MeetingScientists and former administrators gather for session focused on advocating for cancer research in uncertain times.
by Kevin McLaughlin