Articles

Men Less Likely to Get Genetic Testing

A study suggests women are more likely than men to undergo genetic testing for mutations linked to hereditary cancer.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
A Better Way to Screen for Lynch Syndrome?

Researchers say a next-generation sequencing test could improve screening in colorectal cancer patients for a hereditary syndrome that raises cancer risk. Some experts have concerns.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
Healthy Habits

Head Start

Developing healthy behaviors in young adulthood can help reduce cancer risk later in life.

by Brenda Conaway
Liver Cancer on the Rise

Liver cancer incidence and death rates are increasing rapidly. Although there is no screening test for the disease, minimizing risk factors—hepatitis B and C, smoking, obesity and type 2 diabetes—could prevent many cases from developing.

by Sue Rochman
Forward Look

Young Survivors at Risk for HPV-Related Cancers

Study finds low vaccination rates among teen survivors.

by Kate Yandell
Healthy Habits

A Bacterial Link

The microbes living in your gut may explain how diet influences colorectal cancer risk.

by Lori Miller Kase
Healthy Habits

Another Reason to Floss

Gum disease is associated with increased cancer risk.

by Kendall K. Morgan
Q&A

Why Fat Matters

Cancer epidemiologist Cornelia Ulrich discusses research that explores how fat cells and cancer cells communicate.

by Marci A. Landsmann
Opportunities for Prevention

Interactive maps and charts illustrate how many cancers are caused by infections worldwide.

by Sue Rochman
Cancer Control in the Community

Successful public health initiatives to prevent, detect and treat cancer require widespread community participation.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Cancer Talk

Studies investigate whether visits from therapy dogs can increase the well-being of cancer patients and caregivers.

by Jen Tota McGivney

Will Right to Try Increase Access to Experimental Treatments?

The recently passed Right to Try Act is meant to provide patients with greater access to experimental therapies. Patient advocates are divided on whether the law will benefit patients.

by Marci A. Landsmann

What Older Patients Value

Many older adults with cancer place more importance on maintaining their independence and cognitive abilities than on living as long as possible.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

Omitting Obesity

Many cancer clinical trials do not track what proportion of enrolled patients are obese, a study finds. These patients may be underrepresented in research.

by Cici Zhang