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Forward Look
Cancer Screening: A Dose of RealityQ&A with H. Gilbert Welch, professor of medicine at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
When Is “Cancer” Not Cancer?Does the word “cancer” discourage patients with very early disease from fully considering all their options?
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
The Avastin Roller CoasterUps and downs keep coming for Avastin as studies report on its effects for different cancers.
by Sue Rochman
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Clinical Trials Game-Changer?A new type of clinical trial aims to identify which drug is the best fit for each patient's tumor. Can this innovative model expedite new drug approvals?
by Sue Rochman
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Cancer In America
Standard of CareResearch suggests that black patients, as a whole, aren't receiving the same level of treatment as white patients. Can building better bonds between doctors and patients help?
by Charlotte Huff
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The HPV Cancer Connection: Take 2New insights about HPV's role in multiple cancers are rapidly expanding, as are thoughts about who should be vaccinated against the virus, and why.
by Alanna Kennedy-Gorman
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Healthy Habits
Just Another Meatless MondayMake room for tasty vegetarian dishes in your weekly menu.
by Alanna Kennedy-Gorman
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The Birth of a Targeted TherapyA serendiptious discovery more than 50 years ago heralded a new age of cancer treatment.
by Jocelyn Selim
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The Wait for a MatchMany patients in urgent need of bone marrow or stem cell transplants are facing uncertainty.
by Karen Patterson
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Global Report
Stark Realities in ZambiaAn American cancer survivor's visit to a Southern African nation reveals how doctors are adapting cancer care to meet an overwhelming need.
by Cynthia Ryan
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
