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Changing the Face of Clinical TrialsEfforts are under way to increase African-American enrollment in cancer clinical trials.
by Leslie Harris O'Hanlon
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Of Mice and MarriageFor more than three decades, cancer geneticists Neal Copeland and Nancy Jenkins have been a team both inside and outside the lab.
by Stephen Ornes
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Healthy Habits
Follow the RainbowAdding colorful fruits and vegetables to your diet may reduce cancer risk.
by Stephen Ornes
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Healthy Habits
Hang Up the Car KeysCut cancer risk by choosing to walk instead of drive.
by Stephen Ornes
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Q&A
The Legacy of Henrietta LacksAuthor Rebecca Skloot reflects on the contributions of one woman to science and the importance of informed consent in human research.
by Alexandra Goho
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Forward Look
Can Genetic Ancestry Help Explain Cancer Risk?Q&A with Rick Kittles, associate professor of medicine and epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
The Cancer Genome AtlasLarge-scale genomics effort could lead to new strategies for tackling cancer.
by Alexandra Goho
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Forward Look
Carrying a Heavy BurdenStudies find overweight kids and teens have higher adult cancer risk.
by Leslie Harris O'Hanlon
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Forward Look
Guiding Patients From Screening Through TreatmentPatient navigators can play an important role in cancer care.
by Alanna Kennedy-Gorman
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Forward Look
Vitamin E and Cancer RiskStudies send mixed signals on potential benefits and harmful effects of vitamin E.
by Mitzi Baker
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
