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Forward Look
Treating Head and Neck Skin CancersA study suggests high-risk patients do not need chemotherapy.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
In Women, Lung Cancer Rates Are Rising WorldwideLung cancer deaths are set to surpass breast cancer deaths in many regions.
by Cameron Walker
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Forward Look
Breaking Down Breakthrough Cancer TherapiesDrugs approved through this pathway may have limited evidence.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Tomorrow’s Trials
New tools are being integrated into the research process to ease patients' access to clinical trials and improve their experience.
by Bradley Jones
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Forward Look
What’s Next? Winter 2018/2019Off-the-shelf equivalents to CAR-T cell therapy are emerging.
by Bradley Jones
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Improving Health After TreatmentThe U.S. health care system must adapt to the needs of cancer survivors.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Getting a Read on Cancer
Cancer patients are increasingly receiving treatments guided by the molecular characteristics of their cancer cells. But patients may have unequal access to testing and targeted therapies.
by Kate Yandell
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2018 SABCS: Choosing the Right Treatment
Studies presented at the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium investigate when patients with early-stage breast cancer or precancerous breast conditions benefit from receiving less intense treatment.
by Kate Yandell
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Treating Cancer Based on Its Genetics, Not Its Location
Medical oncologist and sarcoma specialist George D. Demetri explains the significance of the recent approval of the oral drug Vitrakvi based on tumor genetics.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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Reinforcements for Cancer Research
Scientific meeting emphasizes the importance of patient advocates in helping researchers to reduce cancer health disparities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Cancer Talk
Cancer Vaccines Show Promise in Early Trials
While mRNA vaccines offer a personalized approach to triggering an immune response, peptide vaccines could be a one-size-fits-all treatment. Researchers are exploring both options.
by Thomas Celona
Declining Breast Cancer Mortality in Younger WomenU.S. breast cancer deaths declined for women ages 20 to 49, which researchers credit to wider screening and better treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
Missed Activities Due to Cancer-related Fatigue and DepressionWomen were more likely than men to have fatigue or depression linked to cancer, and both effects were linked to people withdrawing from physical activities.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Immunotherapy Improves Results in Head and Neck CancerCombining an immune checkpoint inhibitor with standard care extended event-free survival by nearly two years.
by Thomas Celona