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The Week in Cancer News: Bone Pain in Breast Cancer and Treatment Escalation in Lung Cancer
Delaying immune-stimulating drugs after chemotherapy led to fewer cases of severe bone pain, and a two-drug regimen increased progression-free survival in lung cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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COVID-19 Vaccines Linked to Extended Survival in Lung Cancer and Melanoma
In addition to protection from the coronavirus, mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines may strengthen the effectiveness of immunotherapy.
by Sandra Gordon
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The Week in Cancer News: Platelet Counts and Avoiding Prostate Biopsy
Therapy may reduce a chemotherapy-induced platelet disorder, and PSMA PET scans may help people with suspected prostate cancer forgo a biopsy.
by Darlene Dobkowski
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March 13: The Week in Cancer News
Treatment regimen approved for multiple myeloma, and people with melanoma who undergo sentinel node biopsy live longer.
by Thomas Celona
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March 6: The Week in Cancer News
Some people with prostate cancer may not need hormone therapy, and colorectal cancer cases shift increasingly to younger adults.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Physical Activity Helps Alleviate Side Effects from Cancer Treatment
Exercise programs and individualized support can help survivors of all fitness levels reap the benefits of movement.
by Erin O’Donnell
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February 27: The Week in Cancer News
Prostate cancer tumors contain a high concentration of microplastics, and cervical cancer rates vary by state.
by Thomas Celona
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February 20: The Week in Cancer News
First tumor treating fields device for pancreatic cancer approved, and hair extension products often contain potentially dangerous chemicals.
by Thomas Celona
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Questions to Ask About the Second-most Common Skin Cancer
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is usually curable, but not always.
by Alexandra Frost
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February 13: The Week in Cancer News
Misinformation reaches most breast cancer survivors, and the FDA approves a treatment combination for platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Cancer Talk
Amanda Peet Discusses Her Lobular Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ actress explains how her diagnosis challenged many of her assumptions about breast cancer.
by Darlene Dobkowski
Why I Participated in a Clinical TrialWhen doctors told Yvonne McLean Florence she was eligible to participate in a research trial testing an experimental drug, she joined. She wants more people to have the same opportunity.
by Yvonne McLean Florence
Targeted Therapy Improves Pancreatic Cancer SurvivalA recently approved drug that targets RAS proteins meaningfully improves outcomes for people with this difficult-to-treat cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Bring On the WavesA surfer’s love for the ocean guides her through breast cancer treatment and beyond.
by Cameron Walker
