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Designing Clinical Trials for the Patient
Challenges in developing and studying treatments call for new ways of thinking about cancer research.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Policy Matters
Progress in the Youth E-cigarette EpidemicNew data reveal a decrease in youth e-cigarette use but underscore the need for continued policy and advocacy efforts.
by Brad Davidson, PhD
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Get Involved
Treasure TroveThe Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation provides toys and gifts to young cancer patients.
by Thomas Celona
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Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical Research
Ten-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
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Forward Look
Medicare Rule Expands Access to Navigation ServicesExperts hope Medicare reimbursement for patient navigation will allow more treatment sites to offer this assistance.
by Carolyn Bernhardt
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Forward Look
The Cost of Dental Side EffectsHead and neck cancer survivors often face significant costs for treatments not covered by health insurance.
by Kris Conner
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Policy Matters
The Future of Perioperative Clinical Trial DesignsA recent FDA-AACR workshop explored best practices for trial design, analysis and interpretation of clinical studies with multiple phases of treatment.
by Elizabeth M. Jaffee, MD
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Patients as Research Partners
New platforms allow patients to share their clinical data and tumor tissue no matter where they live, offering everyone a chance to participate in research.
by Erin O'Donnell
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Get Involved
Happy FeetThe HallieStrong Foundation sends people receiving cancer treatment socks designed to put smiles on their faces.
by Thomas Celona
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Advocacy After Loss
Following her son’s death from peripheral T-cell lymphoma, Sandy McHugh keeps his memory alive through Jake’s Dragon Foundation.
by Thomas Celona
Cancer Talk
Many People Don’t Get Colonoscopy After Receiving Abnormal Blood Tests
About half of people who receive abnormal results from colorectal cancer screening tests don’t follow up with a colonoscopy.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Can Steroids Impair Immunotherapy for Cancer?A new study suggests steroids could blunt the effects of some immunotherapies, but researchers say they remain necessary for some patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Treatment Combination Improves Survival in Platinum-resistant Ovarian CancerPreliminary results found that combining relacorilant with nab-paclitaxel improved outcomes for women with advanced ovarian cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
CAR T-cell Therapy Shows Response in Rare Brain CancerPotential new approach to treating diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma uses engineered immune cells infused directly to the brain.
by Taneia Surles