Radiation therapy Archives

Understanding How Radiation Causes Cancer

Researchers are investigating who is at greatest risk for radiation-induced cancers.

by Kate Yandell
Physicians Underestimate Severity of Radiation Side Effects

Breast cancer patients' symptoms after radiation therapy may go underrecognized, especially if these patients are Black or younger in age.

by Marci A. Landsmann
Preparing Patients for Radiation Therapy Side Effects

A study shows that some cancer patients wish they had known more about possible adverse effects of treatment.

by Jon Kelvey
Proton Therapy Is Associated With Reduced Side Effects

When combined with chemotherapy, the newer form of radiation comes with fewer severe side effects than standard radiation therapy, a study suggests.

by Sue Rochman

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.