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January 8: The Week in Cancer News
Two extremely rare cases of cancer being passed from mother to child observed in Japan, and advice on COVID-19 vaccines for cancer patients.
by Bradley Jones
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Intercepting Cancer by Tackling PrecancerResearch on premalignancy is needed to fully tap the potential of cancer interception.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Are Liquid Biopsies Ready for the Clinic?
Sophisticated blood tests offer a less invasive way to characterize cancers, guide treatment and catch recurrences sooner, but tissue biopsies remain the gold standard.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Forward Look
Scanning DisparitiesWhether lung cancer patients receive PET scans depends on race, according to a study.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Healthy Habits
Health NutsEating tree nuts may decrease cancer risk, especially for cancers of the digestive system.
by Tara Santora
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Forward Look
Doing More With LessHypofractionation may allow patients to finish radiation treatment sooner.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
What’s Next? Winter 2020/2021Using deep learning to detect tumor mutations.
by Christina Bennett
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Multiple Myeloma: Choosing Your Path
New therapies provide hope and options for people as they monitor and manage this incurable blood cancer.
by Tara Haelle
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Physicians Underestimate Severity of Radiation Side Effects
Breast cancer patients' symptoms after radiation therapy may go underrecognized, especially if these patients are Black or younger in age.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Drug Dependence After Breast Surgery
A study indicates that some breast cancer patients who receive mastectomy and reconstruction may be at risk of persistent drug use following surgery.
by Marcus A. Banks
Cancer Talk
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer Patients
After a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Is Immunotherapy Right for People Hospitalized With Advanced Cancer?Researchers find no evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors benefit cancer patients getting inpatient care. They urge earlier consideration of palliative care.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Celebrity Cancer Stories Can Lack Important InformationNews coverage about public figures facing cancer frequently leaves out key details about the diagnosis and fails to provide background information on cancer.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
AACR Annual Meeting 2025Immunotherapies, cancer vaccines and more from Cancer Today’s coverage of the AACR Annual Meeting 2025.