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Deconstructing Peripheral Neuropathy and Chemo Brain
Researchers explore mechanisms of chemotherapy-related neurotoxicity at the AACR Annual Meeting 2023.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Higher Mortality for Decades
An increased risk of early death exists even after treatment for childhood cancer, but survivors also have the potential for decades of life after cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
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The State of Cancer Care and Pregnancy
An expert panel at the AACR Annual Meeting discussed the difficult choices faced when cancer is diagnosed during a pregnancy and how recent laws have brought additional challenges.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Preventable Emergency Department Visits Trending Upwards for Patients with Cancer
Attentive care can manage conditions that cause patients to seek emergency care, but patients with concerning symptoms should still go to the hospital or urgent care center.
by Sandra Gordon
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Most Cancer Doctors, Patients Interested in Integrative Care
A nationwide survey found strong support for complementary therapies like massage and meditation, but also significant barriers to access.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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Healthy Habits
Coffee TimeRecent studies find a cup of joe is associated with reduced risk of endometrial and liver cancers.
by Carisa Brewster
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Healthy Habits
An Integrative ApproachDerived from traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture shows benefits for easing cancer-related pain.
by Tyler Santora
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Sound Advice
Do my cancer symptoms merit a trip to the hospital?An emergency room physician offers advice on when to seek help for concerning symptoms.
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Sound Advice
Should my family members undergo genetic testing for cancer?A genetic counselor can help determine if genetic testing would benefit you and your family.
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Your Cancer Guide
A Little PlanningTake these steps to help prepare for cancer treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
Cancer Talk
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer Patients
After 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
Celebrity Cancer Stories Can Lack Important InformationNews coverage about public figures facing cancer frequently leaves out key details about the diagnosis and fails to provide background information on cancer.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
AACR Annual Meeting 2025Immunotherapies, cancer vaccines and more from Cancer Today’s coverage of the AACR Annual Meeting 2025.