Forward Look

Immunotherapy can induce a complete response in some people with mismatch repair-deficient cancers.

by Thomas Celona

A clinical trial finds a topical gel can decrease acneiform rash and improve quality of life in people being treated for colorectal cancer.

by Thomas Celona

The test, which analyzes urine for 18 cancer-specific genes, ruled out the need for biopsy in men with elevated PSA without a digital rectal exam.

by Sandra Gordon

People treated for childhood cancer found to have twice the risk of developing melanoma as an adult.

by Cameron Walker

More than half of patients who participated in a program offering online second opinions were recommended a change to their treatment plan.

by Eric Fitzsimmons

Guidelines for treating advanced prostate cancer changed in 2017, but a recent study indicated many patients were not being treated accordingly.

by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore

From the Editor-in-Chief

Shorter, more intense radiation regimens may be as effective as traditional treatments, with greater convenience for patients.

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD

Forward Look

Epidemiologist Scarlett Lin Gomez explains how a new study aims to better understand cancer risk among Asian Americans.

by Kris Conner

Forward Look

An experimental antibody helped people recover body mass lost due to cancer and treatment.

by Darcy Lewis

Forward Look

Patients who received Opdivo and chemotherapy had better outcomes and fewer side effects than those who had the standard-of-care therapy.

by Susan Kreimer