Geriatric oncology Archives

Cancer and Older Adults: Can Oncologists Do Better?

Geriatric assessment reduces toxicity from treatment and improves quality of life in older adults with cancer.

by Marci A. Landsmann
Registries Report on COVID-19 and Cancer

Data shed light on risk factors for death among people with cancer infected with the coronavirus.

by Kate Yandell
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
What Older Patients Value

Many older adults with cancer place more importance on maintaining their independence and cognitive abilities than on living as long as possible.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

New studies find that electronic cigarettes trail other methods in helping people quit smoking, but they are growing in popularity among teens.

by Teresa Bergen

A new AACR report tracks progress in addressing cancer health disparities and identifies work that still needs to be done.

by Eric Fitzsimmons

Changes to what medical debt is included in credit reports could give patients more time to resolve outstanding bills.

by Karon Warren

New studies shine a light on the effects of a cancer diagnosis on mental health and suicide risk.

by Pamela Rafalow Grossman

Cancer Talk Archive

Cancer Talk Topics

From the AACR

Using Lymphocytes to Attack Tumors

Sooner rather than later may be the best strategy for using an experimental treatment for advanced melanoma.
Closing Disparities Through Genetic Testing

Olufunmilayo Olopade seeks widespread use of testing to encourage prevention and early detection of deadly cancers.
AACR and AACI Collaborate to Advocate for Cancer Research Funding

Federal funding could help cancer centers rebuild from the devastating effects of the pandemic.