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Facts and Stats
A Shifting Cancer BurdenWomen, especially those younger than 50, are being diagnosed with cancer at an increasing rate.
by Thomas Celona
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Many People Don’t Get Colonoscopy After Receiving Abnormal Blood Tests
About half of people who receive abnormal results from colorectal cancer screening tests don’t follow up with a colonoscopy.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
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Can Steroids Impair Immunotherapy for Cancer?
A new study suggests steroids could blunt the effects of some immunotherapies, but researchers say they remain necessary for some patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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Treatment Combination Improves Survival in Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer
Preliminary results found that combining relacorilant with nab-paclitaxel improved outcomes for women with advanced ovarian cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
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CAR T-cell Therapy Shows Response in Rare Brain Cancer
Potential new approach to treating diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma uses engineered immune cells infused directly to the brain.
by Taneia Surles
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Immunotherapy for Early-stage Gastric Cancer
‘Practice-changing’ research shows adding immunotherapy before and after surgery reduced recurrences for early-stage gastric cancer.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
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Forward Look
Pro Tips on PROsBreast surgeon Maria Margarete Karsten discusses how using patient-reported outcomes can improve quality of life.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Forward Look
Expanding Options in Esophageal CancerResearchers explore adding immunotherapy before surgery to help improve outcomes for people with locally advanced disease.
by Risa Kerslake
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Forward Look
Treatment Harnesses Light to Target CancerWhen exposed to a near-infrared laser, injected microparticles release heat and chemotherapy directly to the tumor.
by Leah Lawrence
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A Stronger Defense
Researchers explore the potential of immune checkpoint inhibitors before surgery to prevent recurrence in several cancers.
by Kendall K. Morgan
Cancer Talk
Treatment Combination Improves Survival in EGFR-positive Lung Cancer
Adding chemotherapy to targeted therapy improves outcomes for people with advanced EGFR-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Lessons From 20 Years Living With CancerMultiple myeloma survivor Jonathan Gluck reflects on uncertainty, and the scientific progress that has kept him living with cancer for more than two decades.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
The Enduring Importance of Cancer Disparities ResearchOpening session from AACR conference highlights how perseverance and adversity have informed cancer disparities research over the years.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Most Cancer Survivors Don’t Meet Healthy Diet GoalsDespite research linking fruits and vegetables to cancer survival, many people do not change their eating habits after diagnosis.
by Darlene Dobkowski
