Cancer Types

Myeloma

Policy Matters

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Clinical Trials

The AACR and the FDA presented joint recommendations that include broadening clinical trial eligibility and engaging the community in clinical trial recruitment.

by Kenneth C. Anderson, MD; Lola A. Fashoyin-Aje, MD, MPH; Nicole Gormley, MD; and Paul G. Kluetz, MD
Forward Look

Learning How to Prevent Multiple Myeloma

Irene Ghobrial on studying cancer precursors.

by Sue Rochman
Survivor Profile

A Long Road Back

Multiple myeloma survivor Gary Lambert deploys inventiveness and fortitude to deal with cancer.

by Lindsey Konkel

Vaccines: Looking Within for Cancer Treatment

Researchers are testing treatment vaccines that spur the immune system to attack cancer.

by Stephen Ornes
Treatment Is Waiting

For patients with chronic blood cancers, the early intervention mantra of cancer does not always apply.

by Sue Rochman
Yesterday & Today

Taking Her Place

Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman nominated for vice president on a major-party ticket, used her political prowess to advocate for women's equality. In 1998, she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.

by Sharlene George

Forward Look

African-Americans at Higher Risk for Multiple Myeloma

Researchers aim to identify possible reasons.

by Sue Rochman
Forward Look

Paying a Steep Price

New laws are pushing health insurers to make oral cancer drugs affordable.

by Betty Russell

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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 Alarms

Results 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 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

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

Chemtai Mungo, MD, MPH: Bringing Cervical Cancer Treatment to More Women

An innovative self-treatment strategy for cervical precancer could save lives in low- and middle-income countries as well as underserved areas in the U.S.
From the Bench: Creative Approaches in Cancer Research

Insects that smell cancer, new CRISPR delivery tools, and a cancer-fighting battery—the AACR's new blog series, From the Bench, highlights creative approaches in cancer research.