FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Value-Based Cancer Care: Paying for Performance The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services implements incentive programs to reward quality care. by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD Cancer Care on a Native American Reservation For the first time, people living in the Navajo Nation who are diagnosed with cancer can get treated for the disease without leaving tribal lands. by Kate Yandell The Right Dose Researchers want to find out when cancer patients can benefit from receiving lower doses of drugs or radiation, shortening treatment or skipping certain treatments altogether. by Kate Yandell Focusing on Proton Therapy Proton therapy, an alternative to standard radiation therapy, is safe and effective. But evidence is lacking that it’s always a better option than standard radiation, and some insurers balk at the higher price tag. by Sue Rochman CAREGIVING WITH CONFIDENCE Caregiving and Work Gather information, know your rights and be ready to adjust. by Diane Cameron Drug Costs and Cancer Care Experts discuss the value of cancer treatments in a climate of rising drug prices. by Kevin McLaughlin FORWARD LOOK Cancer Patients Can Now Defer Student Loans Payments can be put off during treatment and for six months after. by Bradley Jones Crowdfunding for Cancer Researchers found that millions of dollars are donated on fundraising sites to support ineffective and even harmful treatments. by Jon Kelvey Sacrificing for Care A study finds that patients with cancer not only say they are willing to make financial sacrifices for treatment but actually have done so. by Marilyn Fenichel FORWARD LOOK FDA Approves First Biosimilar Cancer Therapy New product expected to be less expensive. by Christina Bennett 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