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Survivor Profile
A Champion for Organ TransplantsSince a 2018 liver transplant for her inoperable cancer, Lorrinda Gray-Davis has devoted herself to organ transplant advocacy and outreach.
by Sharon Tregaskis
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Healthy Habits
Calcium CountsAdding calcium-rich foods to your diet may reduce colorectal cancer risk.
by Anne Danahy
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Tissue and Liquid Biopsy for Targeted Therapy
Tailored treatments led to better outcomes than standard of care when biomarker results from liquid biopsy and tumor tissue aligned.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Cancer Vaccines Show Promise in Early Trials
While mRNA vaccines offer a personalized approach to triggering an immune response, peptide vaccines could be a one-size-fits-all treatment. Researchers are exploring both options.
by Thomas Celona
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Declining Breast Cancer Mortality in Younger Women
U.S. breast cancer deaths declined for women ages 20 to 49, which researchers credit to wider screening and better treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Immunotherapy Improves Results in Head and Neck Cancer
Combining an immune checkpoint inhibitor with standard care extended event-free survival by nearly two years.
by Thomas Celona
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Alleviating Skin Side Effects in Colorectal Cancer
A clinical trial finds a topical gel can decrease acneiform rash and improve quality of life in people being treated for colorectal cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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At-home Prostate Cancer Test May Help Some Men Avoid Biopsy
The test, which analyzes urine for 18 cancer-specific genes, ruled out the need for biopsy in men with elevated PSA without a digital rectal exam.
by Sandra Gordon
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Melanoma Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors
People treated for childhood cancer found to have twice the risk of developing melanoma as an adult.
by Cameron Walker
Cancer Talk
Treatment Combination Improves Survival in Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer
Preliminary results found that combining relacorilant with nab-paclitaxel improved outcomes for women with advanced ovarian cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
CAR T-cell Therapy Shows Response in Rare Brain CancerPotential new approach to treating diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma uses engineered immune cells infused directly to the brain.
by Taneia Surles
Technology’s Changing Role in Cancer CareExperts explain how artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and decentralized care are poised to improve research, detection and treatment.
by Thomas Celona
Immunotherapy for Early-stage Gastric Cancer‘Practice-changing’ research shows adding immunotherapy before and after surgery reduced recurrences for early-stage gastric cancer.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore