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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
Musical Toxicity an Effect of Cancer Treatment
Study finding cancer treatment affects ability to play or sing music highlights need for physical therapy, experts say.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Treatment Lags Behind Guidelines for Many Men With Prostate CancerGuidelines for treating advanced prostate cancer changed in 2017, but a recent study indicated many patients were not being treated accordingly.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Treating HER2-ultralow Breast CancerFDA approval expands treatment options for people with metastatic breast cancer that expresses minimal levels of HER2.
by Sandra Gordon
Lessons Learned as a Caregiver and PatientAfter caring for her husband during his cancer treatment, Miriam Díaz-Gilbert was prepared to face her DCIS diagnosis.
by Miriam Díaz-Gilbert