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Healthy Habits
Coffee TimeRecent studies find a cup of joe is associated with reduced risk of endometrial and liver cancers.
by Carisa Brewster
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Q&A
Tangled Family TiesSusan Keller’s best hope at keeping cancer at bay meant tracking down a brother who didn’t want to be found.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Get Involved
Making Home a HavenDesigning Dreams performs bedroom makeovers for children with cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Colorectal Cancer in Young People
While colorectal cancer incidence has gone down among older people, incidence rates have steadily increased for people under age 50. Younger people are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage and have unique challenges that come with facing cancer in their prime.
by Erin O’Donnell
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Survivor Profile
The Power of PersistenceAlbert Khoury’s determination to explore all treatment options for his rare lung cancer led to a lifesaving transplant surgery.
by Thomas Celona
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Forward Look
A Future Without Breast Surgery?A small study finds no cancer recurrences after two years in patients who skipped breast surgery following a complete response to chemotherapy—but experts say the research is in its very early stages.
by Darcy Lewis
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Forward Look
Radiation for Advanced Liver CancerStudy results show stereotactic body radiation therapy could be added to standard care.
by Carolyn Bernhardt
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Forward Look
Blood Test Could Predict Cancer Recurrence and Treatment Side EffectsProtein signatures in the blood could help guide physicians in choosing among different immunotherapy drugs.
by Anna Napolitano
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Forward Look
Chemotherapy-free Treatment for Advanced Esophageal CancerPhysicians consider which patients are ideal for immunotherapy drug combinations.
by Leah Lawrence
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Forward Look
Wrap-around Care for Kids With CancerLegislation creates opportunities and challenges for children with cancer who receive treatment while on hospice.
by Sharon Tregaskis
Cancer Talk
Progress Against Cancer
New research fuels progress in cancer survival, prevention and side effect management.
Experts Urge Consideration Before Switching Cancer Care ProvidersPatients should consider the potential risks, and not just rewards, before changing providers.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Vaccines Spark Activity in Pancreatic CancerScientists thought pancreatic cancer wouldn’t respond to immunotherapy. Now research has found vaccines can trigger the immune system to fight the disease.
by Thomas Celona
Navigating Out of Financial ToxicityPeople with cancer face an increased risk of financial hardship. Education and expert guidance can offer patients a lifeline.
by Thomas Celona