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Drop in Cancer Diagnoses Under COVID-19 Raises AlarmsResults 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 ExposureResearchers 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 RadiationStudy suggests surgery leads to longer survival than radiation for non-small cell lung cancer, but radiation remains an important option.
by Jon Kelvey
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Understanding Disparities in Melanoma DiagnosisBlack men with melanoma are more likely than other populations to die of the disease. Here’s why, and what to look for.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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Patient VoicesRead stories about cancer and treatment from the people who are living through it.
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After Colorectal Cancer, Survivors Face Higher Risk for a Second CancerResearchers find increased risk of four types of secondary cancer in patients diagnosed with early-onset colorectal cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
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Susan Love, Breast Surgeon and Patient Advocate, Dies at 75Love co-wrote Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book and was vocal in promoting improved breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Sunscreen Is Just the StartExperts say protection against UV rays and watching for changes in your skin are important tools in skin cancer risk prevention.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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Cancer Effects on Caregivers and WorkMany stop work or cut hours to care for a loved one with cancer, adding to their financial strain.
by Karon Warren
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Sex and Gender Minorities Face Disparities in Breast Cancer CareLesbians, bisexual women and transgender men had a longer wait for diagnosis and a higher risk of recurrence.
by Jon Kelvey
‘Practice-changing’ research shows adding immunotherapy before and after surgery reduced recurrences for early-stage gastric cancer.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Physical Activity Linked to Lower Colon Cancer RecurrenceParticipating 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
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Ultraproccessed Foods and Cancer RiskThe idea that ultraprocessed foods are associated with increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases is well supported, but what does the evidence reveal about these foods and cancer?
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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
