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A ‘Revolution’ in Cancer Research
AACR patient advocate forum explores how new clinical trial designs are accelerating drug testing.
by Thomas Celona
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Keep That Colonoscopy Appointment
Experts weigh in on a recent study appearing to show that colonoscopy had lower-than-expected efficacy for preventing colorectal cancer.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
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What We Know About Ultraprocessed Foods and Cancer Risk
Research has linked highly processed foods like deli meat to a higher risk of colorectal cancer in men.
by Jon Kelvey
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Exploring a New Frontier
AACR patient advocate forum addresses developments in cancer early detection tests.
by Thomas Celona
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A New Breast Cancer Subtype
Clinical trial results are changing care for people with metastatic breast cancer that expresses low levels of HER2 protein.
by Kris Conner
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Cancer and Alcohol
Lowering and increasing alcohol consumption is associated with changes in cancer risk.
by Teresa Bergen
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Thinking Outside the Clinic
Researchers highlight need for outreach and educational programs to address survivorship disparities.
by Thomas Celona
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Chemo or Not?
Tumor profiling tests that predict the likelihood of distant recurrence can help some women with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer decide on treatments after surgery.
by Kris Conner
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Forward Look
Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Targeted Radiation
Study finds racial disparities in the use of proton beam therapy, a focused treatment that can reduce side effects.
by Carolyn Bernhardt
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Forward Look
Targeting Cancer in Kids
New studies probe how to match targeted therapies to children with cancer.
by Stephen Ornes
Cancer Talk
AACR patient advocate forum explores how new clinical trial designs are accelerating drug testing.
by Thomas Celona
Finding Your NicheSupport groups offer community for people with cancer in a world that doesn’t understand their experience.
by Carly Flumer
Making Informed Consent AccessibleConfusing informed consent forms are a common barrier to clinical trial participation. Researchers ask how they can be better designed for patients.
by Sandra Gordon
Keep That Colonoscopy AppointmentExperts weigh in on a recent study appearing to show that colonoscopy had lower-than-expected efficacy for preventing colorectal cancer.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
From the AACR
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AACR Cancer Progress Report
The vital importance of research for improving health and saving lives from cancer is highlighted in this twelfth edition of the annual American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Cancer Progress Report.
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How Our Senses Affect Cancer Development
Dr. Patricia LoRusso’s parents both died of cancer when she was a teenager, inspiring her to become an oncologist and focus on developing new treatments for people with cancer.
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