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Forward Look
A Report Card on Active SurveillanceMany men with untreated prostate cancer are not getting proper follow-up.
by Heather Stringer
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Forward Look
Radiation Appointments Are Numerous, And NecessaryNew study shows impact of missed treatments.
by Marilyn Fenichel
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Treatment Is WaitingFor patients with chronic blood cancers, the early intervention mantra of cancer does not always apply.
by Sue Rochman
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The Riddle of Bacteria and CancerBacteria can be friend or foe—or both. Researchers are looking at bacteria to boost the effectiveness of cancer treatments, even if they don't fully understand how the tiny organisms work.
by Stephen Ornes
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Editor's Letter
Cancer and Watchful WaitingWatching and waiting for cancer to progress can be an alternative to active treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Forward Look
Getting to the Root of Brain CancerQ&A with neurosurgeon Peter Dirks on stem cells and brain cancer.
by Chris Palmer
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Forward Look
Cancer Centers Unite to Increase HPV Vaccination RatesJoint statement recommends girls and boys be vaccinated before age 13.
by Cameron Walker
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Forward Look
Putting the Immune System in OverdriveQ&A with medical oncologist and immunotherapy researcher Patrick Ott.
by Chris Palmer
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Forward Look
A Blood Test for CancerLiquid biopsies are a leading edge of cancer research.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
Melanoma Risk Increased in Some Lymphoma SurvivorsStudy pinpoints group that may benefit from close surveillance.
by Sharon Reynolds
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
