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Forward Look
The Promise of Liquid Biopsies
Blood tests that detect traces of cancer cells and tumor DNA help find residual disease after treatment is completed.
by Tara Haelle
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Forward Look
The Chemotherapy Choice
Adding an anthracycline to taxane chemotherapy regimens can reduce recurrence risk in early-stage breast cancer, but side effects also factor into treatment decisions.
by Kris Conner
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Forward Look
Tissue-sparing Surgery
A clinical trial affirms the value of a procedure that preserves more tissue in early-stage lung cancer patients.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Forward Look
New Chemotherapy Delivery Device in Bladder Cancer
Pretzel-shaped device delivers sustained doses of chemotherapy to the bladder
by Leah Lawrence
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Living With Chronic Blood Cancer
Thanks to medical advances, more people with blood cancer are living for years or even decades after their diagnosis. But when these diseases are incurable, patients must learn to adjust to ongoing monitoring and treatment.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Survivor Profile
Changing Course
Initially diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ, Sabrina Mayhew’s persistence in seeking out experts would lead to tumor testing that indicated she could safely forgo chemotherapy.
by Queen Muse
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Healthy Habits
Make Time for Tea
A daily tea habit is associated with improved survival for those with colorectal cancer.
by Anne Danahy
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Q&A
Pulling Back the Research Curtain
Jessica Wapner looks back on the scientific discoveries that transformed outcomes for chronic myelogenous leukemia.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Lung Cancer Patients Face Worse Survival After Wildfire Exposure
Researchers find that lung cancer patients recovering from surgery are especially vulnerable to the health hazards of wildfires even up to a year later.
by Sandra Gordon
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Choosing Between Lung Cancer Surgery and Radiation
Study suggests surgery leads to longer survival than radiation for non-small cell lung cancer, but radiation remains an important option.
by Jon Kelvey
Cancer Talk
Advanced Care Planning Leads to More Comfort-based Care
Preparing for future health decisions helps ensure care is suited to your priorities.
by Karon Warren
Drop in Cancer Diagnoses Under COVID-19 Raises AlarmsResults of a recent study support concerns that pandemic disruptions resulted in finding fewer cancers.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Lung Cancer Patients Face Worse Survival After Wildfire ExposureResearchers find that lung cancer patients recovering from surgery are especially vulnerable to the health hazards of wildfires even up to a year later.
by Sandra Gordon
Choosing Between Lung Cancer Surgery and RadiationStudy suggests surgery leads to longer survival than radiation for non-small cell lung cancer, but radiation remains an important option.
by Jon Kelvey