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Cultural Competence in the CommunityResearchers describe their efforts to understand and improve cancer screening and treatment among underserved populations.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Working Toward the End of Cancer Health DisparitiesAACR conference explores the science of cancer disparities and what needs to be done to improve cancer outcomes for all people.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Chemotherapy Linked to Hearing Loss in AdultsGet your hearing checked periodically if you will be undergoing chemotherapy with neurotoxic effects.
by Sandra Gordon
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The View From a CAR T-Cell Clinical TrialAfter exhausting her treatment options, Ellen Reich got CAR T-cell treatment for multiple myeloma through a clinical trial.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
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Diet and Cancer: Getting the Research Onto Your PlateNew studies each year purport to show associations between certain foods and cancer. Experts say to focus on the big picture.
by Anne Danahy
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How Common Are Treatment Breakthroughs?A new study adds nuance to the ‘golden age’ of cancer drug approvals.
by Jon Kelvey
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New Guidelines Recommend Exercise for Most Cancer PatientsPeople in treatment for early-stage cancer should try to get exercise, according to new recommendations.
by Sandra Gordon
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E-Cigarettes Don’t Live Up to PromisesNew studies find that electronic cigarettes trail other methods in helping people quit smoking, but they are growing in popularity among teens.
by Teresa Bergen
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A Look at Disparities Across Cancer CareA new AACR report tracks progress in addressing cancer health disparities and identifies work that still needs to be done.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Credit Agencies to Remove Some Medical Debt From ReportsChanges to what medical debt is included in credit reports could give patients more time to resolve outstanding bills.
by Karon Warren
Participating 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
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
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From Discovery to SurvivorshipThe upcoming AACR Patient Advocate Forum will explore how advanced technologies are transforming cancer care, with a focused lens on immunotherapy, precision oncology, imaging, and survivorship.
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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
