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February 17: The Week in Cancer News
More 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 Disorders
Mental 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 News
Patients 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 Melanoma
Immunotherapy before surgery is proving to be an effective treatment against melanoma.
by Sandra Gordon
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February 3: The Week in Cancer News
Group 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
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January 27: The Week in Cancer News
Many women underestimate dense breast effect on cancer risk, and FDA approves targeted therapy for colorectal cancer.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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An Evidence-Based Guide to Integrative Medicine
ASCO and the Society for Integrative Oncology issue recommendations for integrative medicine approaches that have been supported with research.
by Teresa Bergen
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January 20: The Week in Cancer News
Women experience faster decline in physical function after cancer, and treatment quality for lung cancer varies across the US.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Comparing Costs of At-Home Colorectal Screening Tests
Cologuard and FIT have been found equally effective at screening for colorectal cancer and are widely used, but FIT is a fraction of the cost of Cologuard.
by Jon Kelvey
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January 13: The Week in Cancer News
Women over 65 diagnosed at later stages of cervical cancer, and Black and Hispanic patients prescribed fewer opioids for end-of-life cancer care.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Cancer Talk
Vaccines Spark Activity in Pancreatic Cancer
Scientists thought pancreatic cancer wouldn’t respond to immunotherapy. Now research has found vaccines can trigger the immune system to fight the disease.
by Thomas Celona
Navigating Out of Financial ToxicityPeople with cancer face an increased risk of financial hardship. Education and expert guidance can offer patients a lifeline.
by Thomas Celona
Taking Answers HomeAdvocates bring the patient perspective to the AACR Annual Meeting 2024 and leave with tools to better communicate advances in care to others.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Lifestyle Choices and CancerWhat people eat and drink and their level of physical activity can affect their risk of having cancer. New interventions aim to reduce risk factors.
by Kevin McLaughlin