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Immunotherapy in the Elderly
Immune checkpoint inhibitors can be effective treatments for elderly people with some types of advanced cancer, but more information is needed on their risks and benefits in this group.
by Emma Yasinski
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When a Top-Ranked Cancer Center Comes to a Hospital Near You
Research shows prominent cancer hospitals have different surgical outcomes than their affiliates.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Holding Off on Treatment
Patients diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer are increasingly opting against immediate surgery or radiation in favor of regularly monitoring their disease.
by Jon Kelvey
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What Do Clinical Trial Endpoints Really Measure?
A study investigates whether a commonly used clinical trial endpoint, progression-free survival, can be used to predict quality of life.
by Jon Kelvey
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Cancer Talk
Can Steroids Impair Immunotherapy for Cancer?
A new study suggests steroids could blunt the effects of some immunotherapies, but researchers say they remain necessary for some patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Treatment Combination Improves Survival in Platinum-resistant Ovarian CancerPreliminary results found that combining relacorilant with nab-paclitaxel improved outcomes for women with advanced ovarian cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
CAR T-cell Therapy Shows Response in Rare Brain CancerPotential new approach to treating diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma uses engineered immune cells infused directly to the brain.
by Taneia Surles
Technology’s Changing Role in Cancer CareExperts explain how artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and decentralized care are poised to improve research, detection and treatment.
by Thomas Celona