The Roots of Rural Health Disparities New research shows that rural cancer patients have the same health outcomes as urban cancer patients so long as they are involved in a clinical trial. by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock A New Guideline for Cervical Cancer Screening Physicians Lee Learman and Francisco Garcia discuss the updated U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guideline and the need to increase access to cervical cancer screening. by Anna Azvolinsky Policy Matters Putting an End to Cancer Health Disparities Cancer has a disproportionate impact on disadvantaged and minority groups. The AACR 2020 by 2020 initiative is a step toward closing the gap. by Michael A. Caligiuri, MD Forward Look Opening Clinical Trials to HIV-Positive Cancer Patients Including patients with HIV is part of a larger effort to broaden cancer clinical trial eligibility. by Andy Kopsa Forward Look Lung Cancer Biology Differs by Race, Study Shows Research findings could help improve personalized treatments for lung cancer patients. by Stephen Ornes Omitting Obesity Many cancer clinical trials do not track what proportion of enrolled patients are obese, a study finds. These patients may be underrepresented in research. by Cici Zhang Men Less Likely to Get Genetic Testing A study suggests women are more likely than men to undergo genetic testing for mutations linked to hereditary cancer. by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock A Response to Roadblocks The Biden Cancer Initiative Colloquium gathered experts to discuss obstacles preventing access to care at the AACR Annual Meeting. by Kevin McLaughlin Forward Look Improving Cancer Care in Sub-Saharan Africa New guidelines account for limited medical resources. by Cameron Walker Gaps in End-of-Life Care Racial and ethnic backgrounds can be factors in whether cancer patients take advantage of hospice care. Researchers and clinicians are trying to understand the gaps and design strategies to bridge them. by Charlotte Huff next Cancer Talk October 12: The Week in Cancer News A study sheds light on the difficulty patients have in accessing their medical records, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expands approval of the human papillomavirus vaccine. by Kate Yandell October 5: The Week in Cancer News Cancer immunology researchers are awarded a Nobel Prize, and a seventh immune checkpoint inhibitor is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. by Kate Yandell Why I Put Down My Camera A professional photographer shares advice on living in the moment after caring for his father, who had stage IV lung cancer. by Jay Perry Vaccinating Against Cancer The human papillomavirus vaccine can significantly cut recipients’ risk of several types of cancer. So why are vaccination rates relatively low in the U.S.? by Brad Jones More Posts