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Forward Look
Gut ReactionNew research suggests a link between gut bacteria and colorectal cancer.
by Melissa Weber
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Forward Look
Affordable Care Act to Cover Breast Cancer Risk Reduction DrugsMedications are an option for high-risk women, but few use them.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Push Needed to Increase HPV Vaccination RatesPresident's Cancer Panel stresses reducing 'missed opportunities.'
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Moving Closer to a Menthol Ban?FDA weighs whether to prohibit sales of mentholated tobacco products.
by Sharon Reynolds
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Forward Look
Cancer Death Rates Continue to Decline in U.S.Statistics show impact of prevention, early detection and treatment.
by Cameron Walker
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Forward Look
Clues to Stomach Cancer Discovered in South AmericaFindings could help in cancer prevention.
by Alexandra Goho
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Palliative Care Explained
Palliative care can be offered to cancer patients at any point in their illness, beginning with the initial diagnosis. New research points to its effectiveness.
by Melissa Weber
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Using Old Drugs in New Ways
We already reduce, reuse and recycle. But cancer researchers are exploring a fourth R–repurpose–using drugs approved for treating other diseases to reduce cancer risk and improve outcomes.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
New Report Finds Crisis in Cancer CareInstitute of Medicine calls for major improvements.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
Too Much TestingDoctors are not following cervical cancer guidelines, study finds.
by Cameron Walker
Cancer Talk
Vaccines Spark Activity in Pancreatic Cancer
Scientists thought pancreatic cancer wouldn’t respond to immunotherapy. Now research has found vaccines can trigger the immune system to fight the disease.
by Thomas Celona
Navigating Out of Financial ToxicityPeople with cancer face an increased risk of financial hardship. Education and expert guidance can offer patients a lifeline.
by Thomas Celona
Taking Answers HomeAdvocates bring the patient perspective to the AACR Annual Meeting 2024 and leave with tools to better communicate advances in care to others.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Lifestyle Choices and CancerWhat people eat and drink and their level of physical activity can affect their risk of having cancer. New interventions aim to reduce risk factors.
by Kevin McLaughlin