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  • Targeted Therapy for Early-Stage Lung Cancer?

    A trial of the targeted therapy Tagrisso (osimertinib) for early-stage lung cancer finds that patients who take it go longer without having a cancer recurrence. Whether that should change clinical practice is under discussion.

    by Ashley P. Taylor

  • Cervical Cancer Screening Guideline Updated

    A new version of the American Cancer Society's cervical cancer screening guideline says screening can start at a later age and highlights human papillomavirus testing as the preferred method.

    by Anna Azvolinsky

  • Support Grows for Making Transfusions a Part of Hospice

    Blood cancer patients have low rates of enrollment in hospice. One barrier to enrollment is that many hospices do not provide blood transfusions.

    by Jon Kelvey

  • A Missed Conversation

    Despite national guidelines urging oncologists to bring up risks of infertility posed by cancer treatment, many young cancer patients are never told about these risks or counseled on their fertility preservation options.

    by Marcus A. Banks

  • Anal Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths Are Rising in the U.S.

    Study underscores importance of early detection and prevention.

    by Jane Langille

  • In It for the Long Haul

    Doctors and researchers met online to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic changed cancer care in its early months, as well as how they can improve care and advocate for patients going forward.

    by Kate Yandell

  • The Pandemic’s Impact on Cancer Screening and Detection

    Delays in cancer screening and diagnosis due to the COVID-19 pandemic put people at risk.

    by Kevin McLaughlin

  • The Return to Work

    What happens if your workplace reopens before you're ready to return or you're an essential worker? For some people who have been diagnosed with cancer, accommodations may be possible.

    by Jen Tota McGivney

  • Parking Costs Take a Hidden Toll on Cancer Patients

    People with cancer can pay significant costs for parking at cancer centers while receiving their treatment, a study finds.

    by Marcus A. Banks

  • A Modern Family

    My diagnosis with colorectal cancer at age 32 affected my fertility. As a result of my experiences, I help others who have been diagnosed with cancer understand their choices related to fertility preservation and their options for becoming a parent.

    by Allison Rosen