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Moving Away From the Maximum Tolerated DoseThe FDA recently expressed a new commitment to testing cancer drugs at lower doses, rather than defaulting to the highest dose most people can tolerate.
by Marcus A. Banks
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Forward Look
What’s Next? Summer 2021Using fecal transplants to improve immunotherapy response
by Natalie Slivinski
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Facts and Stats
Categorizing Skin CancerA knowledge of the different types of skin cancer can help you remain vigilant.
by Bradley Jones
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Forward Look
Going FlatMost people who opt out of breast reconstruction are satisfied with their decision but are not always supported by their surgeons.
by Kris Conner
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Q&A
Cancer, From the Other SideWhen Liza Marshall was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer, she and her husband, oncologist John Marshall, had to chart new waters.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Forward Look
The Impact of HPV VaccinationOver a decade after human papillomavirus vaccines first became available in the U.S., their effect on cervical cancer incidence is becoming apparent.
by Carisa D. Brewster
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Survivor Profile
Breaking Down BarriersCancer researcher Vicky Forster draws from her own experience with childhood leukemia to emphasize patient voices in cancer research.
by Bradley Jones
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Forward Look
First CAR-T Cell Therapy Approved for Multiple MyelomaCellular immunotherapies can offer periods when people do not require treatment.
by Christina Bennett
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Forward Look
Sexual Health in Adolescent and Young Adult SurvivorsCancer survivors diagnosed early in life may have unanswered questions about their sexual health.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Get Involved
Bringing Joy to the Pediatric WardStudents Lara Jabbour and Nazanin Nayeri work to cheer up hospital staff and patients.
by Bradley Jones
Participating in a structured exercise program after treatment was associated with a reduced risk of recurrence in people who had colon cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Gaps in Survivorship Care Leave Unmet Needs After Cancer TreatmentA survey of head and neck cancer survivors reveals that many are not getting adequate survivorship care and may not even know it is available.
by Cameron Walker
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer PatientsAfter a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Is Immunotherapy Right for People Hospitalized With Advanced Cancer?Researchers find no evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors benefit cancer patients getting inpatient care. They urge earlier consideration of palliative care.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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From Discovery to SurvivorshipThe upcoming AACR Patient Advocate Forum will explore how advanced technologies are transforming cancer care, with a focused lens on immunotherapy, precision oncology, imaging, and survivorship.
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What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients?Several recent studies have explored how exercise can impact a cancer patient’s survival, risk of recurrence, and overall quality of life.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
