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Cervical Cancer Screening Guideline Updated
A new version of the American Cancer Society's cervical cancer screening guideline says screening can start at a later age and highlights human papillomavirus testing as the preferred method.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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Support Grows for Making Transfusions a Part of Hospice
Blood cancer patients have low rates of enrollment in hospice. One barrier to enrollment is that many hospices do not provide blood transfusions.
by Jon Kelvey
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Anal Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths Are Rising in the U.S.
Study underscores importance of early detection and prevention.
by Jane Langille
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In It for the Long Haul
Doctors and researchers met online to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic changed cancer care in its early months, as well as how they can improve care and advocate for patients going forward.
by Kate Yandell
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The Pandemic’s Impact on Cancer Screening and Detection
Delays in cancer screening and diagnosis due to the COVID-19 pandemic put people at risk.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Forward Look
More Treatments Approved for Metastatic Breast CancerTargeted therapy approvals increase options and hope for some patients.
by Cameron Walker
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Forward Look
Cancer Death Rate Decline Makes HeadlinesExperts say it's necessary to look behind the statistics.
by Delia O’Hara
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Policy Matters
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Clinical TrialsThe AACR and the FDA presented joint recommendations that include broadening clinical trial eligibility and engaging the community in clinical trial recruitment.
by Kenneth C. Anderson, MD; Lola A. Fashoyin-Aje, MD, MPH; Nicole Gormley, MD; and Paul G. Kluetz, MD
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Healthy Habits
One Drink, Too Many?Drinking at any level increases cancer risk.
by Ashley P. Taylor
Cancer Talk
Experts Urge Consideration Before Switching Cancer Care Providers
Patients 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
Taking Answers HomeAdvocates bring the patient perspective to the AACR Annual Meeting 2024 and leave with tools to better communicate advances in care to others.
by Eric Fitzsimmons