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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
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Cutting Cancer’s EngineRenewed interest in research about metabolism, the process cells use to fuel their growth, could lead to new types of cancer treatments.
by Stephen Ornes
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Missing the MarkOnly one-third of new cancer therapies or drug combinations tested in phase III clinical trials prove to be better than the standard of care. Researchers explain why and how they are aiming to improve the odds.
by Sue Rochman
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Healthy Habits
Going With the GrainA fiber-rich diet can reduce cancer risk.
by Alanna Kennedy-Gorman
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Forward Look
Common-Sense ScreeningSigmoidoscopy may be a good option for colorectal cancer screening.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Task Force Says “No” to PSA for Prostate Cancer ScreeningExpert panel's recommendation spurs debate.
by Stephen Ornes
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A Genetic LegacyDoctors now know more than ever about the inherited cancer-related mutations that can link generations of family members. But with the new knowledge from scientific advances and DNA testing come new questions for patients.
by Sue Rochman
Despite research linking fruits and vegetables to cancer survival, many people do not change their eating habits after diagnosis.
by Darlene Dobkowski
Many People Don’t Get Colonoscopy After Receiving Abnormal Blood TestsAbout half of people who receive abnormal results from colorectal cancer screening tests don’t follow up with a colonoscopy.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Can Steroids Impair Immunotherapy for Cancer?A new study suggests steroids could blunt the effects of some immunotherapies, but researchers say they remain necessary for some patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Treatment Combination Improves Survival in Platinum-resistant Ovarian CancerPreliminary results found that combining relacorilant with nab-paclitaxel improved outcomes for women with advanced ovarian cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
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Pediatric Cancer’s AftershocksNew research highlights approaches that could provide better long-term quality of life for childhood cancer survivors.
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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
