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Navigating Out of Financial Toxicity
People with cancer face an increased risk of financial hardship. Education and expert guidance can offer patients a lifeline.
by Thomas Celona
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Taking Answers Home
Advocates bring the patient perspective to the AACR Annual Meeting 2024 and leave with tools to better communicate advances in care to others.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Lifestyle Choices and Cancer
What people eat and drink and their level of physical activity can affect their risk of having cancer. New interventions aim to reduce risk factors.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Forward Look
Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening OptionsTests currently in development seek to offer greater accuracy and reach more people.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Endometrial Cancer and Screening for Lynch Syndrome
AACR highlights team research that led to Lynch syndrome testing for all people with endometrial cancer in the U.K.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Improving Glioblastoma Treatment
Phase I clinical trial finds adding a radiosensitizer may improve radiation’s ability to kill this fast-growing brain cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Quality of Life Across the Lifespan
As more people diagnosed with and treated for cancer live years beyond treatment, researchers look for ways to improve quality of life.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Results That Matter
Cancer medications granted accelerated approval are often confirmed despite not demonstrating a benefit in overall survival or quality of life.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Genetic Testing for Women With Breast Cancer
New recommendations clarify when women diagnosed with breast cancer should be offered genetic testing for inherited cancer risk.
by Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore
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TIL Therapy Amplifies the Immune System’s Attack on Melanoma
The recently approved immunotherapy Amtagvi uses a patient’s own immune cells to destroy advanced melanoma.
by Sandra Gordon
Cancer Talk
Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical Research
Ten-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
Aggressive Approach to Very Advanced Cancer Does Not Extend SurvivalStudy shows no benefit from treatment for cancers at very advanced stages of progression. Researchers urge end-of-life planning for these patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Access to Cancer CareA study at the AACR Cancer Health Disparities Conference found more people got quality cancer care after the ACA went into effect.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
Understanding the Federal Rule on Breast Tissue Density ReportsScreening mammography reports will include breast density and an explanation in common language.
by Sandra Gordon