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Q&A

Hematologist-oncologist Vinayak K. Prasad describes his positions on cancer research and policy in a recently published book.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Survivor Profile

A Return to Carnival

With a renewed sense of purpose, stage IV lung cancer survivor Oswald Peterson returns to his parents' native Trinidad to celebrate the Caribbean festival.

by Lindsey Konkel

A Drive for Diversity

African Americans are underrepresented in the Be The Match bone marrow donor registry. Patient advocates are working to change that.

by Jon Kelvey

Patient Advocates Tune in for Precision Medicine Primer

Scientists and physicians discussed advances in targeted therapies and immunotherapies, as well as the lessons COVID-19 research has taught to cancer researchers.

by Kevin McLaughlin

Immunotherapy Options for Breast Cancer

Two immune checkpoint inhibitors are now approved for treatment of some people with advanced breast cancer, but trial results have raised some questions.

by Anna Goshua

Living Beyond a Diagnosis

Judy Pearson was surprised by the demands of cancer survivorship. Here, she offers tips on how to look at life after cancer.

by Judy Pearson

Q&A

Ethics in Practice

Rebecca Dresser explores the history and burdens of clinical trials through the lens of a cancer survivor and medical ethicist.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Policy Matters

Cancer Scientists Support COVID-19 Response

Researchers study ways to improve telehealth capabilities, clinical trials and health disparities.

by Trevan Locke, PhD

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

Taking Drug Dosing Off Autopilot

Patient advocates with metastatic breast cancer argue that dosing of treatments for their disease should be more personalized and take into account quality of life.

by Marcus A. Banks