0 Comments November 16: The Week in Cancer News A study links adolescent obesity to adult pancreatic cancer risk, and “Batkid” turns 10 years old. by Bradley Jones 0 Comments Coordinating Care A caregiver offers tips for staying on top of appointments and test results when a loved one is receiving care from multiple providers. by Tara Rosenzweig 0 Comments Reinforcements for Cancer Research Scientific meeting emphasizes the importance of patient advocates in helping researchers to reduce cancer health disparities. by Marci A. Landsmann 0 Comments November 9: The Week in Cancer News A study assesses how timing affects the outcomes of pregnancy after cancer treatment, and researchers present on the benefits of Medicaid expansion for breast cancer patients. by Kate Yandell 0 Comments Guiding Care Medical oncologist Gabrielle Rocque explains the role of clinical practice guidelines in breast cancer care. by Anna Azvolinsky 0 Comments Does Medicaid Expansion Have an Impact? Analysis suggests states that opted for Medicaid expansion had higher use of hormone therapy for breast cancer patients. by Marci A. Landsmann 0 Comments Achieving Health Equality National Cancer Institute director Norman “Ned” Sharpless describes the challenge and opportunity of studying cancer disparities. by Marci A. Landsmann 0 Comments November 2: The Week in Cancer News A survey shows that 39 percent of Americans believe that alternative therapies can cure cancer, and a trial finds that minimally invasive surgery is inferior to traditional surgery for treating cervical cancer. by Kate Yandell 0 Comments October 26: The Week in Cancer News Researchers present cancer clinical trial results at the ESMO 2018 Congress, and a study shows that crowdfunding campaigns are raising money for unproven cancer treatments. by Kate Yandell 0 Comments Palliative Care Pays Off Patients with advanced cancer who receive palliative care tend to live longer and have better quality of life than those who do not receive this care. by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock next