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Forward Look
A Less Radical ApproachSome women with early-stage cervical cancer may be able to receive simple hysterectomy, which reduces the risk of complications.
by Thomas Celona
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Forward Look
Ultrasound Device Opens Blood-brain BarrierAn implantable device, along with an infusion of microbubbles, helps increase chemotherapy concentrations for brain cancer.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Forward Look
The Lasting Benefit of Immune Checkpoint InhibitorsStudy suggests people with advanced lung cancer who have a sustained response to immunotherapy can safely stop treatment after two years.
by Lindsay Modglin
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Moving the Needle on Metastatic Breast CancerMetastatic breast cancer remains incurable, but researchers’ understanding of the molecular features of the disease is leading to additional treatments.
by Erin O’Donnell
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Survivor Profile
A Can-Do SpiritNavy veteran and two-time cancer survivor Bruce Wright helps other veterans secure benefits for their health conditions.
by Lindsey Konkel Neabore
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Progress in Rare CancersWith the rise of patient-driven research and registries, scientists are making advances in understanding, diagnosing and treating many of the least common cancer types.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Sound Advice
How can my child balance cancer treatment and school?Figure out your child's goals, and then work with school staff to develop a plan.
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Patient Advocates as Research PartnersSpeakers at SABCS discuss how people who have lived with breast cancer can be valuable partners in research.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Understanding Side Effects and the Patient ExperienceResearchers focus on assessing quality of life and toxicity risks in people with breast cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Addressing Social Determinants of HealthSpeakers at SABCS discuss measuring and meeting social factors that affect the health and outcomes of breast cancer patients.
by Kevin McLaughlin
Multiple myeloma survivor Jonathan Gluck reflects on uncertainty, and the scientific progress that has kept him living with cancer for more than two decades.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
The Enduring Importance of Cancer Disparities ResearchOpening session from AACR conference highlights how perseverance and adversity have informed cancer disparities research over the years.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Most Cancer Survivors Don’t Meet Healthy Diet GoalsDespite research linking fruits and vegetables to cancer survival, many people do not change their eating habits after diagnosis.
by Darlene Dobkowski
Many People Don’t Get Colonoscopy After Receiving Abnormal Blood TestsAbout half of people who receive abnormal results from colorectal cancer screening tests don’t follow up with a colonoscopy.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
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Keeping Hope Alive—Why the Schlueters Rally for Medical ResearchRichard and Michelle Schlueter attended the Rally for Medical Research to advocate for NIH funding after budget cuts delayed his treatment.
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Cancer in the Rearview Mirror: 15 Years of AACR Cancer Progress Report Survivor StoriesCancer survivors profiled over the past 15 years in the AACR Cancer Progress Reports shared updates on their lives and the progress made against cancer.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
