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Seasonal Shot StrategiesResearchers find that patients with cancer who are severely immunocompromised may benefit from a more frequent seasonal vaccine schedule.
by Sandra Gordon
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More Data on COVID-19 Vaccination and CancerStudies indicate that many people with cancer have an antibody response to the vaccines, but this response may be reduced or absent in certain patients.
by Anna Goshua
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Building COVID-19 Vaccine ConfidenceExperts discussed how the cancer community can share accurate information and increase confidence in COVID-19 vaccines, both among people with cancer and the general population.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Searching the Blood for Signs of Altered ImmunityThe immune systems of people with blood cancer respond differently to infection with the coronavirus than the immune systems of people without cancer or with solid tumors.
by Kate Yandell
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Testing COVID-19 Treatments for Patients With Cancer: An Ongoing NeedResearchers are studying the effectiveness of drugs for treating COVID-19 in cancer patients who have been infected with the coronavirus.
by Marcus A. Banks
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Cancer and COVID-19 VaccinationAmid continued research showing the impact of COVID-19 on people with cancer, patients are asking when they should get a COVID-19 vaccine.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Roadblocks to CareSome cancer patients struggle to find transportation to their appointments. The coronavirus pandemic has further limited options for patients looking for rides.
by Anna Goshua
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Cancer Centers Cope With COVID-19 SurgeDoctors at cancer centers in states with record COVID-19 hospitalization rates reflect on how lessons from early in the pandemic are helping them care for patients during the current surge.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Reasons to Hope During the COVID-19 PandemicPatient advocates learned about COVID-19 and cancer in an AACR virtual forum.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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In It for the Long HaulDoctors and researchers met online to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic changed cancer care in its early months, as well as how they can improve care and advocate for patients going forward.
by Kate Yandell
Advocates bring the patient perspective to the AACR Annual Meeting 2024 and leave with tools to better communicate advances in care to others.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Lifestyle Choices and CancerWhat people eat and drink and their level of physical activity can affect their risk of having cancer. New interventions aim to reduce risk factors.
by Kevin McLaughlin
Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening OptionsTests currently in development seek to offer greater accuracy and reach more people.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Endometrial Cancer and Screening for Lynch SyndromeAACR highlights team research that led to Lynch syndrome testing for all people with endometrial cancer in the U.K.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Chemtai Mungo, MD, MPH: Bringing Cervical Cancer Treatment to More WomenAn innovative self-treatment strategy for cervical precancer could save lives in low- and middle-income countries as well as underserved areas in the U.S.
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From the Bench: Creative Approaches in Cancer ResearchInsects that smell cancer, new CRISPR delivery tools, and a cancer-fighting battery—the AACR's new blog series, From the Bench, highlights creative approaches in cancer research.
