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April 11: The Week in Cancer News
NIH layoffs delay research benefiting cancer patients, and celebrity cancer news is often missing important information.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Melanoma Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors
People treated for childhood cancer found to have twice the risk of developing melanoma as an adult.
by Cameron Walker
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April 4: The Week in Cancer News
Some early-stage breast cancer patients may not need surgery, and FDA approves Imfinzi for muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Online Second Opinions
More than half of patients who participated in a program offering online second opinions were recommended a change to their treatment plan.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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March 28: The Week in Cancer News
New prostate cancer surgery approach can prevent sexual side effects, and some people with esophageal cancer may be able to avoid surgery.
by Thomas Celona
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Musical Toxicity an Effect of Cancer Treatment
Study finding cancer treatment affects ability to play or sing music highlights need for physical therapy, experts say.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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March 21: The Week in Cancer News
Cooling and compression help manage common side effect of chemotherapy, and deadlines encourage people to complete colorectal cancer screening.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Treatment Lags Behind Guidelines for Many Men With Prostate Cancer
Guidelines for treating advanced prostate cancer changed in 2017, but a recent study indicated many patients were not being treated accordingly.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
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March 14: The Week in Cancer News
Pickleball encourages more activity in cancer survivors, and urine test detects aggressive prostate cancer.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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March 7: The Week in Cancer News
HPV vaccine credited for 80% drop in lesions that can lead to cervical cancer, and FDA approves targeted therapy for esophageal cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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