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Focusing on Proton TherapyProton therapy, an alternative to standard radiation therapy, is safe and effective. But evidence is lacking that it's always a better option than standard radiation, and some insurers balk at the higher price tag.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Teen Use of Tobacco Products Spirals UpwardE-cigarettes are upending decades of smoke-free successes.
by Nancy Averett
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Forward Look
Concerns Raised About MRI Contrast DyeSome patients report unusual side effects after scans.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
Pediatric Leukemia Treatments Are Not Just for KidsStudy supports using these regimens for teens and young adults.
by Bradley Jones
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Forward Look
What’s Next? Summer 2019Probe may provide easier way to spot melanoma.
by Bradley Jones
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Healthy Habits
Where There’s SmokeWhat to know before firing up the grill during barbecue season.
by Bradley Jones
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Healthy Habits
Overlooking ObesityPublic awareness of the link between obesity and cancer risk is poor.
by Jane C. Hu
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When a Top-Ranked Cancer Center Comes to a Hospital Near YouResearch 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 3Prospective CRISPR application targets cancer directly, HER2 testing accessibility poor in many countries.
by Bradley Jones
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Lung Cancer and StigmaClinical health psychologist Jamie Ostroff discusses how feelings of blame surrounding a lung cancer diagnosis affect physical and mental health.
by Jen Tota McGivney
About half of people who receive abnormal results from colorectal cancer screening tests don’t follow up with a colonoscopy.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Can Steroids Impair Immunotherapy for Cancer?A new study suggests steroids could blunt the effects of some immunotherapies, but researchers say they remain necessary for some patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Treatment Combination Improves Survival in Platinum-resistant Ovarian CancerPreliminary results found that combining relacorilant with nab-paclitaxel improved outcomes for women with advanced ovarian cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
CAR T-cell Therapy Shows Response in Rare Brain CancerPotential new approach to treating diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma uses engineered immune cells infused directly to the brain.
by Taneia Surles
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Pediatric Cancer’s AftershocksNew research highlights approaches that could provide better long-term quality of life for childhood cancer survivors.
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What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients?Several recent studies have explored how exercise can impact a cancer patient’s survival, risk of recurrence, and overall quality of life.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
