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From the Editor-in-Chief
The Promise of Precision MedicineThe impact of gene sequencing on the discovery and development of cancer treatments could be profound.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Forward Look
Genetic Testing Can Help Women With Triple-Negative Breast CancerStudy confirms inherited genetic mutations are common, regardless of family history.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Forward Look
Medicare to Cover Lung Cancer ScreeningIn high-risk current and former smokers, screening can reduce cancer deaths.
by Michael Eisenstein
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Forward Look
Does Testicular Cancer Screening Save Lives?Doctors recommend self-exam, even though guidelines discourage it.
by Roxanne Nelson
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Genomic Testing: The Risk of Knowing Too MuchSophisticated tests can generate a wealth of information about a patient's cancer or disease risk. But they also raise serious questions.
by Alexandra Goho
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A Dose of PrecisionStereotactic radiation therapy–heavily marketed to consumers–is gaining momentum as a more convenient treatment. But it's not for every patient.
by Sharon Reynolds
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Healthy Habits
A Cup of Tea?Black tea consumption may be associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer.
by Kurt Ullman
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Forward Look
National Clinical Trials Network Now UnderwayRevamped program aims to get new treatments to patients faster.
by Michael Eisenstein
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Forward Look
Personalizing Prostate Cancer TreatmentActive surveillance may not be right for all African-American men with low-grade prostate cancer.
by Stephen Ornes
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Lighting a Fire Under Tobacco-Related CancersAs researchers unravel the extent and scientific underpinnings of tobacco-related cancers and addiction, patients can seek support to quit tobacco or cope with the stigma often associated with these cancers.
by Stephen Ornes
Adding chemotherapy to targeted therapy improves outcomes for people with advanced EGFR-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Lessons From 20 Years Living With CancerMultiple myeloma survivor Jonathan Gluck reflects on uncertainty, and the scientific progress that has kept him living with cancer for more than two decades.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
The Enduring Importance of Cancer Disparities ResearchOpening session from AACR conference highlights how perseverance and adversity have informed cancer disparities research over the years.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Most Cancer Survivors Don’t Meet Healthy Diet GoalsDespite research linking fruits and vegetables to cancer survival, many people do not change their eating habits after diagnosis.
by Darlene Dobkowski
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Keeping Hope Alive—Why the Schlueters Rally for Medical ResearchRichard and Michelle Schlueter attended the Rally for Medical Research to advocate for NIH funding after budget cuts delayed his treatment.
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Cancer in the Rearview Mirror: 15 Years of AACR Cancer Progress Report Survivor StoriesCancer survivors profiled over the past 15 years in the AACR Cancer Progress Reports shared updates on their lives and the progress made against cancer.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
