Q&A

Rebecca Dresser explores the history and burdens of clinical trials through the lens of a cancer survivor and medical ethicist.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Forward Look

Whether lung cancer patients receive PET scans depends on race, according to a study.

by Ashley P. Taylor

Forward Look

Study suggests far-reaching benefits of mental health treatment.

by Sharon Tregaskis

Breast cancer patients' symptoms after radiation therapy may go underrecognized, especially if these patients are Black or younger in age.

by Marci A. Landsmann

A study indicates that some breast cancer patients who receive mastectomy and reconstruction may be at risk of persistent drug use following surgery.

by Marcus A. Banks

Socioeconomic factors and racism can lead to poorer health outcomes for Black Americans. Genetics may also be a factor behind increased mortality rates.

by Marci A. Landsmann

The Food and Drug Administration approved an immunotherapy drug for tumors with high tumor mutational burden regardless of tumor type. But some medical oncologists say it's not clear the biomarker is valid across all cancer types.

by Anna Azvolinsky

Going through cancer treatment and ensuing complications is never easy, but surrounding yourself with the right key players can help, writes pancreatic cancer survivor Rob Weker.

by Rob Weker

Patient advocates with metastatic breast cancer argue that dosing of treatments for their disease should be more personalized and take into account quality of life.

by Marcus A. Banks

To gain control over fear of my breast cancer recurring, I called on lessons learned as a 5-year-old confronting the neighborhood bully.

by Joan Harris