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Rethinking the Role of Radiation
Chest radiation may not be necessary for people with intermediate-risk breast cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Get Involved
Treasure TroveThe Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation provides toys and gifts to young cancer patients.
by Thomas Celona
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Study Highlights Challenges in Pancreatic Cancer Staging
Most pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cases initially considered to be stage I are changed to a higher stage after surgery.
by Taneia Surles
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Understanding How High and Low Testosterone Levels Can Treat Prostate Cancer
Using high-dose testosterone after prostate cancer stops responding to androgen deprivation therapy can stop tumor growth.
by Sandra Gordon
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Understanding the Federal Rule on Breast Tissue Density Reports
Screening mammography reports will include breast density and an explanation in common language.
by Sandra Gordon
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Forward Look
The Cost of Dental Side EffectsHead and neck cancer survivors often face significant costs for treatments not covered by health insurance.
by Kris Conner
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Forward Look
A More Targeted PARP InhibitorEarly research suggests treatment could have higher potency and less toxicity for people with BRCA-related cancers.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Forward Look
Immunotherapy Improves Survival in Early-stage Kidney CancerPeople who have surgery to remove kidney cancer that has a high chance of recurrence must weigh benefits and risks of additional treatment.
by Christina Szalinski
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Breast Cancer: Making Treatment Decisions
With additional treatment options and an emphasis on reducing side effects, patients with breast cancer have more decisions to make than ever before.
by Natalie Slivinski
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Survivor Profile
From Fear to ActionMike Herman hasn’t let a multiple myeloma diagnosis stop him from advocating for himself and teaching others to do the same.
by Suzanne McBride
Cancer Talk
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
Missed Activities Due to Cancer-related Fatigue and DepressionWomen were more likely than men to have fatigue or depression linked to cancer, and both effects were linked to people withdrawing from physical activities.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Immunotherapy Improves Results in Head and Neck CancerCombining an immune checkpoint inhibitor with standard care extended event-free survival by nearly two years.
by Thomas Celona
Federal Support for Cancer Research Takes the Stage at AACR Annual MeetingScientists and former administrators gather for session focused on advocating for cancer research in uncertain times.
by Kevin McLaughlin