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What is a Super Responder?
Researchers are investigating why certain patients have an exceptional response to a particular drug.
by Bradley Jones
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Why Are Early-Onset Cancers Rising?
Some cancers that are most commonly diagnosed in older adults are becoming increasingly prevalent in young adults.
by Kate Yandell
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COVID-19 Exposes Health Inequities
At a symposium held during a virtual meeting of cancer researchers, panelists discussed the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on Black and Latino Americans, as well as members of other minority groups.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Pediatric Oncologists Underestimate Needs of Minority Parents
Research describes how communication gaps can shift extra burden to parents who are members of ethnic and racial minority groups.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Pushing Progress Forward
NCI Director Norman E. “Ned” Sharpless addresses disparities and maps out plans for the future amid “profound upheaval.”
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Cancer and Older Adults: Can Oncologists Do Better?
Geriatric assessment reduces toxicity from treatment and improves quality of life in older adults with cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Why Skip a Dose?
A survey of over 1,000 breast cancer patients prescribed endocrine therapy sheds light on low adherence.
by Emma Yasinski
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Cancer Care Moves Forward Amid COVID-19
Following the arrival of the coronavirus in the U.S., people with cancer and their doctors are adjusting to new ways of doing things while continuing to seek and provide cancer care.
by Kate Yandell
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Trials Interrupted
COVID-19 slowed or stopped enrollment in some cancer clinical trials.
by Kate Yandell
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Registries Report on COVID-19 and Cancer
Data shed light on risk factors for death among people with cancer infected with the coronavirus.
by Kate Yandell
Cancer Talk
Immunotherapy for Early-stage Gastric Cancer
‘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