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Should All Kids With Cancer Get Genetic Testing?Testing children with cancer for hereditary mutations could impact their treatment and provide information relevant to other family members.
by Marcus A. Banks
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A Drive for DiversityAfrican Americans are underrepresented in the Be The Match bone marrow donor registry. Patient advocates are working to change that.
by Jon Kelvey
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Treating Cancer Patients With COVID-19: A New York City ExperienceAn analysis of cancer patients who were infected with the coronavirus and treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City suggests certain risk factors may predict more severe COVID-19.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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Life After Pediatric Brain CancerSurvivors of pediatric brain or spinal cord tumors can have cognitive and physical impairments. Researchers say that these deficits can be minimized with the right interventions.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
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Bill Aims to Improve Childhood Cancer ResearchThe STAR Act passes in the U.S. House of Representatives.
by Brad Jones
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A Focus on Pediatric Cancer ScreeningThe AACR shares research papers that summarize recommendations for monitoring children and adolescents with cancer predisposition syndromes.
by Garrett M. Brodeur
Instead of hiding details of her metastatic breast cancer diagnosis from her children, Michelle Audoin opened the door for clear expectations and frank conversations.
by Michelle Audoin
Advocacy After LossFollowing her son’s death from peripheral T-cell lymphoma, Sandy McHugh keeps his memory alive through Jake’s Dragon Foundation.
by Thomas Celona
Telehealth Palliative Care Provides the Same Benefits as In-person CareResearchers hope effective telehealth will increase access to palliative care for more cancer patients.
by Taneia Surles
Sensorimotor Training Helps Prevent Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral NeuropathyThe specialized balance training exercise can help keep the nervous system healthy during chemotherapy by giving it a workout.
by Sandra Gordon
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AACR Grant Propels Progress in Immunotherapy ResearchA grant from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) helped Marco Ruella, MD, develop a new approach to immunotherapy.
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Self-screening for Cancer: Home Sweet HomeNew cervical cancer self-screening options and a portable blood test device could lead to changes in at-home cancer screening.
Alexis Browning
