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Forward Look
Breast Density MattersBreast cancer risk factor may be overlooked.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Forward Look
More Options for Adolescents in Clinical TrialsNew recommendations support inclusion of teens in adult studies.
by Susan Kreimer
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Forward Look
Choosing a Cancer CenterNCI-designated cancer centers play an important role in patient care.
by Kristine Meldrum Denholm
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Forward Look
The Cost of PrescriptionsFinancial factors can influence cancer patients' use of medications
by Kate Yandell
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Forward Look
Tackling Drug ResistanceResearchers are studing new ways to keep treatments working longer.
by Stephen Ornes
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A Focus on Pediatric Cancer ScreeningThe AACR shares research papers that summarize recommendations for monitoring children and adolescents with cancer predisposition syndromes.
by Garrett M. Brodeur
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Revised Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Proposed
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggests an individualized approach to prostate cancer screening.
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Immunotherapy CombinationsResearchers are combining immunotherapies with each other and with other treatments in hopes that a larger proportion of patients will have long-term benefits.
by Kate Yandell
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Forward Look
Advances in Treating Non–Small Cell Lung CancerExpanded approvals in 2016 increase options.
by Jennifer L.W. Fink
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Forward Look
Cancer Cells Can Change as They Grow and SpreadStudies suggest metastases may respond to different drugs than the primary tumor.
by Chris Palmer
Participating in a structured exercise program after treatment was associated with a reduced risk of recurrence in people who had colon cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Gaps in Survivorship Care Leave Unmet Needs After Cancer TreatmentA survey of head and neck cancer survivors reveals that many are not getting adequate survivorship care and may not even know it is available.
by Cameron Walker
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer PatientsAfter a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Is Immunotherapy Right for People Hospitalized With Advanced Cancer?Researchers find no evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors benefit cancer patients getting inpatient care. They urge earlier consideration of palliative care.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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From Discovery to SurvivorshipThe upcoming AACR Patient Advocate Forum will explore how advanced technologies are transforming cancer care, with a focused lens on immunotherapy, precision oncology, imaging, and survivorship.
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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
