Testing children with cancer for hereditary mutations could impact their treatment and provide information relevant to other family members.

by Marcus A. Banks

Researchers are investigating who is at greatest risk for radiation-induced cancers.

by Kate Yandell

Anti-racism activist and historian Ibram X. Kendi opens up about his stage IV colon cancer treatment, and the FDA approves an immunotherapy drug for endometrial cancer

by Marci A. Landsmann

For people with melanoma who receive immune checkpoint inhibitors after surgery, side effects can remain even after treatment has been completed. These chronic side effects are most often mild.

by Anna Goshua

Scientists discussed the mechanisms of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment at a session dedicated to symptom science at the AACR Annual Meeting 2021.

by Marci A. Landsmann

The immune systems of people with blood cancer respond differently to infection with the coronavirus than the immune systems of people without cancer or with solid tumors.

by Kate Yandell

The pandemic has made telehealth a necessity for many cancer patients. When the crisis clears, these technological tools may improve cancer care in the long term.

by Stephen Ornes

From the Editor-in-Chief

Patients in this age group have particular needs, and cancer centers are beginning to tailor programs for them.

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD

Forward Look

Despite efforts by policymakers, a gender gap persists in clinical trial participation.

by Lindsey Konkel

Forward Look

Several targeted drugs were approved in 2020 to treat the most common type of lung cancer.

by Ashley P. Taylor