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When a Top-Ranked Cancer Center Comes to a Hospital Near You
Research shows prominent cancer hospitals have different surgical outcomes than their affiliates.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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The Week in Cancer News: May 3
Prospective CRISPR application targets cancer directly, HER2 testing accessibility poor in many countries.
by Bradley Jones
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Lung Cancer and Stigma
Clinical health psychologist Jamie Ostroff discusses how feelings of blame surrounding a lung cancer diagnosis affect physical and mental health.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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New Rule Would Require Breast Density Disclosure
A proposed federal rule says that patients must be informed after mammograms if they have dense breasts.
by Carly Weeks
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The Crowded Field of Checkpoint Inhibitors
Drug developers behind currently approved checkpoint inhibitors discuss the pros and cons of competition in the field.
by Kate Yandell
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PARP Inhibitors in Pancreatic Cancer
Drugs that target DNA repair enzymes may provide alternatives to long-term chemotherapy for some patients with pancreatic cancer.
by Kate Yandell
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Drug Costs and Cancer Care
Experts discuss the value of cancer treatments in a climate of rising drug prices.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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What Is Hyper-Progression?
Some researchers believe that immunotherapy occasionally causes cancer to grow faster, a phenomenon dubbed hyper-progression.
by Kate Yandell
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Risk Reduction, Clinical Trials Are Focus of Atlanta Community Event
Cancer researchers, patient advocates and community members gathered for a public forum presented by the American Association for Cancer Research.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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March 29: The Week in Cancer News
Jury awards damages to man who says Roundup caused his cancer, the FDA proposes national standards for breast density notifications, and a physician questions whether patients with impaired renal function should avoid contrast-enhanced scans.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Cancer Talk
Progress Against Cancer
New research fuels progress in cancer survival, prevention and side effect management.
Experts Urge Consideration Before Switching Cancer Care ProvidersPatients 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