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November 15: The Week in Cancer NewsComplications can affect men years after prostate cancer treatment, and many people eligible for lung cancer screening do not get it.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Financial Screenings for People with CancerCancer patients say they want to be asked about their financial needs on a regular basis.
by Pamela Appea
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November 8: The Week in Cancer NewsEarly initiation of palliative care leads to fewer hospital admissions, and surgery that removes fewer lymph nodes is effective for localized muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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November 1: The Week in Cancer NewsLong-term monitoring can catch side effects in childhood cancer survivors, and breast cancer screening rates remain low among transgender people.
by Thomas Celona
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October 25: The Week in Cancer NewsAsian American and Pacific Islander women face rising rates of early-onset breast cancer, and the risk for dying of COVID-19 is twice as high in people living with cancer.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical ResearchTen-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
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October 18: The Week in Cancer NewsImmunotherapy lowers risk of side effects in advanced lymphoma, and an extra course of chemotherapy improves survival in cervical cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Aggressive Approach to Very Advanced Cancer Does Not Extend SurvivalStudy shows no benefit from treatment for cancers at very advanced stages of progression. Researchers urge end-of-life planning for these patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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October 11: The Week in Cancer NewsExpanded dependent coverage improves cancer outcomes in young adults, and breast cancer treatment can lead to faster cell aging.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Access to Cancer CareA study at the AACR Cancer Health Disparities Conference found more people got quality cancer care after the ACA went into effect.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
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
