Forward Look Scanning Disparities Whether lung cancer patients receive PET scans depends on race, according to a study. by Ashley P. Taylor Forward Look Support Services Help Improve Patient Outcomes Study suggests far-reaching benefits of mental health treatment. by Sharon Tregaskis More Choices to Treat Lung Cancer Advances in precision medicine and immunotherapy have led to better treatments for many patients with advanced lung cancer. But having a wider selection of therapies to choose from can make treatments more complex. by Kendall K. Morgan 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 Forward Look Cancer Death Rate Decline Makes Headlines Experts say it’s necessary to look behind the statistics. by Delia O’Hara Caregiving With Confidence The Power of Anger Accepting this emotion can be the first step in channeling it for a constructive purpose. by Karen J. Bannan Facts & Stats Summer 2020 vol 10 | issue 2While advances have been made in treating lung cancer and risk reduction, there is still plenty of work to be done. Facing Cancer and a Pandemic at the Same Time Cancer patients and their families share stories of fear, love and uncertainty as they find new ways to support each other. by Jen Tota McGivney CAREGIVING WITH CONFIDENCE Strategies for Effective Communication When families work together to provide care for a loved one, communicating can become a challenge. by Ashley Jones New Drugs for an Elusive Cancer Target Medical oncologist and lung cancer expert Roy S. Herbst discusses early data on drugs that target a mutated form of the KRAS protein. by Anna Azvolinsky next Cancer Talk Colorectal Cancer Screenings at Home Stool-based tests could increase access to colorectal cancer screening. by Jen Tota McGivney When Young Adults Need Care For adolescents and young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer, caregivers can play an influential—but often overlooked—role in providing help and support. by Carly Flumer 2020: This Year in Cancer News The Cancer Today editorial staff selects some of the most impactful reporting and essays of 2020. by Cancer Today Staff Roadblocks to Care Some cancer patients struggle to find transportation to their appointments. The coronavirus pandemic has further limited options for patients looking for rides. by Anna Goshua More Posts