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Cervical Cancer Found at Later Stages After 65A study found women in California were more likely to have cervical cancer diagnoses at a later stage after age 65.
by Jon Kelvey
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February 24: The Week in Cancer NewsAggressive end-of-life measures are common in people with advanced cancer in nursing homes, and findings suggest immune checkpoint inhibitors could one day be the preferred treatment in localized cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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February 17: The Week in Cancer NewsMore older women with breast cancer may not need radiation therapy, and supply shortages hinder bladder cancer treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Spouses of Cancer Patients Have Greater Risk of Psychiatric DisordersMental health support in the wake of a cancer diagnosis often doesn’t extend to spouses.
by Karon Warren
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February 10: The Week in Cancer NewsPatients who receive certain forms of chemo face long-term risk for heart failure, and screening levels for certain cancers remain below expectations.
by Thomas Celona
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Consider Immunotherapy Before Surgery for MelanomaImmunotherapy before surgery is proving to be an effective treatment against melanoma.
by Sandra Gordon
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February 3: The Week in Cancer NewsGroup says more women should consider removing fallopian tubes to lower ovarian cancer risk, and treatment guidelines can lead to arbitrary age cutoffs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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
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From Discovery to SurvivorshipThe upcoming AACR Patient Advocate Forum will explore how advanced technologies are transforming cancer care, with a focused lens on immunotherapy, precision oncology, imaging, and survivorship.
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What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients?Several recent studies have explored how exercise can impact a cancer patient’s survival, risk of recurrence, and overall quality of life.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
