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  • Vaccines: Looking Within for Cancer Treatment

    Researchers are testing treatment vaccines that spur the immune system to attack cancer.

    by Stephen Ornes

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    The Cost of Prescriptions

    Financial factors can influence cancer patients' use of medications

    by Kate Yandell

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    Tackling Drug Resistance

    Researchers are studing new ways to keep treatments working longer.

    by Stephen Ornes

  • A New Look for Clinical Trials

    More focused efforts aim to increase the number and type of participants in research studies. One goal is for study participants to be more like the patients who will take the drug if it is approved.

    by Sue Rochman

  • The Kindest Cut

    Before undergoing surgery, cancer patients should look for experienced surgeons, get second opinions and ask about the risks and benefits.

    by Stephen Ornes

  • Going Off-Label

    Physicians are legally permitted to prescribe drugs approved for one purpose to be used for another, a practice called off-label prescribing. The rise of targeted therapies and immunotherapies is creating new challenges for navigating off-label options.

    by Kate Yandell

  • Healthy Habits

    Inflammation Connection

    Could a diet that leads to inflammation increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer?

    by Lindsey Konkel

  • Healthy Habits

    Small Strides

    Exercise is associated with benefits, even for those who fall short of recommended amounts.

    by Jane C. Hu

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    By the Numbers

    Talking to doctors about cancer and its treatment often means being bombarded with numbers, from percentages to risk ratios. Yet many people don’t fully comprehend what the numbers mean. As a result, cancer patients may not understand their prognosis, the effect a treatment might have, or their risk for recurrence. Photo © iStock / PeterHermesFurian To […]

    by Cameron Walker

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    The Evolution of Cancer

    Q&A with molecular biologist James DeGregori on cancer development.

    by Sue Rochman