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The Return to Work
What happens if your workplace reopens before you're ready to return or you're an essential worker? For some people who have been diagnosed with cancer, accommodations may be possible.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Measuring a Cancer Drug’s EffectivenessSurrogate endpoints can speed up drug approvals, but are they valid measures of effectiveness?
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Forward Look
Here Come the BiosimilarsAs patents expire on biologic drugs, cancer patients get new options.
by Stephen Ornes
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Policy Matters
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Clinical TrialsThe AACR and the FDA presented joint recommendations that include broadening clinical trial eligibility and engaging the community in clinical trial recruitment.
by Kenneth C. Anderson, MD; Lola A. Fashoyin-Aje, MD, MPH; Nicole Gormley, MD; and Paul G. Kluetz, MD
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Q&A
Taking the Long ViewIn her first book, journalist and breast cancer survivor Kate Pickert traces the winding road of cancer research and patient advocacy.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Parking Costs Take a Hidden Toll on Cancer Patients
People with cancer can pay significant costs for parking at cancer centers while receiving their treatment, a study finds.
by Marcus A. Banks
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Survivor Profile
Sharing Her StrengthDiagnosed with two cancers prior to turning 40, Rebecca Esparza uses her voice to advocate for policy changes to help people affected by cancer.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Robotic Surgery and Cancer
Using robotic assistants for cancer surgery has become commonplace. Whether cancer patients benefit when a surgeon uses a robot remains unclear.
by Sue Rochman
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A Modern Family
My diagnosis with colorectal cancer at age 32 affected my fertility. As a result of my experiences, I help others who have been diagnosed with cancer understand their choices related to fertility preservation and their options for becoming a parent.
by Allison Rosen
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Pushing Progress Forward
NCI Director Norman E. “Ned” Sharpless addresses disparities and maps out plans for the future amid “profound upheaval.”
by Kevin McLaughlin
Cancer Talk
Vaccines Spark Activity in Pancreatic Cancer
Scientists thought pancreatic cancer wouldn’t respond to immunotherapy. Now research has found vaccines can trigger the immune system to fight the disease.
by Thomas Celona
Navigating Out of Financial ToxicityPeople with cancer face an increased risk of financial hardship. Education and expert guidance can offer patients a lifeline.
by Thomas Celona
Taking Answers HomeAdvocates bring the patient perspective to the AACR Annual Meeting 2024 and leave with tools to better communicate advances in care to others.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Lifestyle Choices and CancerWhat people eat and drink and their level of physical activity can affect their risk of having cancer. New interventions aim to reduce risk factors.
by Kevin McLaughlin