Treatment

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  Forward Look

  Tinkering With T Cells

  New cancer treatments use patients' own modified immune cells.

  by Kate Yandell

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  Forward Look

  Choosing a Cancer Center

  NCI-designated cancer centers play an important role in patient care.

  by Kristine Meldrum Denholm

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  Forward Look

  The Cost of Prescriptions

  Financial factors can influence cancer patients' use of medications

  by Kate Yandell

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  A New Look for Clinical Trials

  More focused efforts aim to increase the number and type of participants in research studies. One goal is for study participants to be more like the patients who will take the drug if it is approved.

  by Sue Rochman

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  The Kindest Cut

  Before undergoing surgery, cancer patients should look for experienced surgeons, get second opinions and ask about the risks and benefits.

  by Stephen Ornes

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  Going Off-Label

  Physicians are legally permitted to prescribe drugs approved for one purpose to be used for another, a practice called off-label prescribing. The rise of targeted therapies and immunotherapies is creating new challenges for navigating off-label options.

  by Kate Yandell

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  Immunotherapy Combinations

  Researchers are combining immunotherapies with each other and with other treatments in hopes that a larger proportion of patients will have long-term benefits.

  by Kate Yandell

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  Forward Look

  Cancer Cells Can Change as They Grow and Spread

  Studies suggest metastases may respond to different drugs than the primary tumor.

  by Chris Palmer

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  Seeking a Second Opinion

  Another perspective on your disease may help you find the best cancer care.

  by Stephen Ornes

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  From the Editor-in-Chief

  Palliative Care: Putting a Cloak on Cancer

  Patients should have access to this vital and emerging medical specialty.

  by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD