FORWARD LOOK What’s Next? Researchers look for easier ways to screen for colorectal cancer in Nigeria. by Bradley Jones FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Clonal Hematopoiesis: You Are Not the Same Person You Used to Be DNA sequencing of blood cells may provide clues for how cancer and other illnesses develop. by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD FORWARD LOOK What’s Next? Probe may provide easier way to spot melanoma. by Bradley Jones New Rule Would Require Breast Density Disclosure A proposed federal rule says that patients must be informed after mammograms if they have dense breasts. by Carly Weeks FORWARD LOOK Lynch Syndrome Linked to More Cancers Study findings suggest patient screening has been too narrow. by Sharon Tregaskis POLICY MATTERS Eliminating HPV-Related Cancer HPV vaccination and screening can help eradicate cervical cancer and other malignancies. by Anna R. Giuliano, PhD Young Colorectal Cancer Patients Are Often Misdiagnosed A new survey suggests that young adults with colorectal cancer struggle to receive an accurate, prompt diagnosis. by Bradley Jones Forward Look In Women, Lung Cancer Rates Are Rising Worldwide Lung cancer deaths are set to surpass breast cancer deaths in many regions. by Cameron Walker The Health Legacy of 9/11 People who were directly affected by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks can receive screenings and care for medical conditions, including certain cancers, through the World Trade Center Health Program. by Brad Jones A New Guideline for Cervical Cancer Screening Physicians Lee Learman and Francisco Garcia discuss the updated U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guideline and the need to increase access to cervical cancer screening. by Anna Azvolinsky next Cancer Talk Misunderstandings About Cancer DNA Tests Many cancer patients who received genomic testing of their cancers in a clinical trial did not fully understand the purpose of the testing. by Emma Yasinski Cancer Patients Should Receive Flu Shots People with cancer are at increased risk of serious complications if they get the flu. Flu shots are safe for this group, and a recent study bolsters evidence of their effectiveness. by Carly Weeks First Ladies of Africa Issue Call to Address Cancer Crisis A coalition of wives of African leaders, originally dedicated to addressing HIV/AIDS, is now also taking on the growing problem of cancer. by Bradley D. Miller, PhD Patients and Caregivers Raise Their Voices The fall 2019 Cancer Today tells the stories of advocates who are using the internet to amplify their voices, patients who are navigating the world of complementary medicine and researchers who are devising new immunotherapies. by Kevin McLaughlin More Posts