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Seasonal Shot Strategies
Researchers find that patients with cancer who are severely immunocompromised may benefit from a more frequent seasonal vaccine schedule.
by Sandra Gordon
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Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trials
Researchers share approaches for improving participation among underrepresented groups at AACR conference.
by Thomas Celona
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Planning for the Return Home After Surgery
Experts suggest patients prepare for home recovery before surgery to help maintain some control.
by Coeli Carr
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Making Treatment Decisions
It’s not always clear what to do when cancer progresses. Abigail Johnston shares how she has approached treatment decisions since her metastatic breast cancer diagnosis in 2017.
by Abigail M. Johnston
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Fixing Systems, Building Trust
The AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved explores efforts needed to address inequities in care and outcomes.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Accelerating and Improving Drug Discovery
Forum for patient advocates explores how researchers are working to develop cancer treatments in a quicker, more efficient manner.
by Thomas Celona
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Advanced Care Planning Leads to More Comfort-based Care
Preparing for future health decisions helps ensure care is suited to your priorities.
by Karon Warren
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Drop in Cancer Diagnoses Under COVID-19 Raises Alarms
Results of a recent study support concerns that pandemic disruptions resulted in finding fewer cancers.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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Lung Cancer Patients Face Worse Survival After Wildfire Exposure
Researchers find that lung cancer patients recovering from surgery are especially vulnerable to the health hazards of wildfires even up to a year later.
by Sandra Gordon
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Choosing Between Lung Cancer Surgery and Radiation
Study suggests surgery leads to longer survival than radiation for non-small cell lung cancer, but radiation remains an important option.
by Jon Kelvey
Cancer Talk
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer Patients
After 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
Celebrity Cancer Stories Can Lack Important InformationNews coverage about public figures facing cancer frequently leaves out key details about the diagnosis and fails to provide background information on cancer.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
AACR Annual Meeting 2025Immunotherapies, cancer vaccines and more from Cancer Today’s coverage of the AACR Annual Meeting 2025.