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More Prostate Cancer Patients Choose SurveillanceMen are increasingly opting to put off treatment for low-risk prostate cancer, and doctors say it’s a good thing.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Higher Mortality for DecadesAn increased risk of early death exists even after treatment for childhood cancer, but survivors also have the potential for decades of life after cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
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Building BridgesAACR Scientist↔Survivor Program celebrates 25 years of sparking conversations between cancer patients and researchers.
by Thomas Celona
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The State of Cancer Care and PregnancyAn expert panel at the AACR Annual Meeting discussed the difficult choices faced when cancer is diagnosed during a pregnancy and how recent laws have brought additional challenges.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Decoding Disparities in Colorectal CancerPeople of African descent who receive genetic testing have fewer actionable mutations compared with white people—suggesting fewer available treatment options.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Nudging Our Way to Better Cancer CareResearchers use insights from behavioral economics to encourage taking recommended actions in health care.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Post-surgery Option for Liver CancerNew study finds drug combination after surgery helps prevent recurrence in liver cancer patients.
by Thomas Celona
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Chronic Stress and CancerAccumulating research shows lifelong stressors degrade health and increase cancer risk, but exercise might help counteract the impact of stress.
by Thomas Celona
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Forward Look
Progress in Personalized Cancer VaccinesStudy finds mRNA vaccine can help prevent cancer recurrence in advanced melanoma patients.
by Thomas Celona
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Preventable Emergency Department Visits Trending Upwards for Patients with CancerAttentive care can manage conditions that cause patients to seek emergency care, but patients with concerning symptoms should still go to the hospital or urgent care center.
by Sandra Gordon
Multiple myeloma survivor Jonathan Gluck reflects on uncertainty, and the scientific progress that has kept him living with cancer for more than two decades.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
The Enduring Importance of Cancer Disparities ResearchOpening session from AACR conference highlights how perseverance and adversity have informed cancer disparities research over the years.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Most Cancer Survivors Don’t Meet Healthy Diet GoalsDespite research linking fruits and vegetables to cancer survival, many people do not change their eating habits after diagnosis.
by Darlene Dobkowski
Many People Don’t Get Colonoscopy After Receiving Abnormal Blood TestsAbout half of people who receive abnormal results from colorectal cancer screening tests don’t follow up with a colonoscopy.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
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Keeping Hope Alive—Why the Schlueters Rally for Medical ResearchRichard and Michelle Schlueter attended the Rally for Medical Research to advocate for NIH funding after budget cuts delayed his treatment.
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Cancer in the Rearview Mirror: 15 Years of AACR Cancer Progress Report Survivor StoriesCancer survivors profiled over the past 15 years in the AACR Cancer Progress Reports shared updates on their lives and the progress made against cancer.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
