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Bill Aims to Improve Childhood Cancer Research
The STAR Act passes in the U.S. House of Representatives.
by Brad Jones
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Talking About Medical Marijuana
Medical oncologists discuss marijuana with their patients. Many of these doctors feel they aren't well enough informed to make recommendations about it, but some do anyway.
by Kate Yandell
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Healing Through Art
The Breast Cancer Art Project encourages breast cancer patients and survivors to produce—and share—art about their cancer experiences.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Brain Cancer Patients Make Connections
An app developed for glioblastoma patients allows them to track their symptoms and contribute to research.
by Brad Jones
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Paying for Tumor Testing
A recent U.S. government decision about coverage of tumor sequencing could affect cancer patients.
by Brad Jones
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The Many Faces of Patient Advocacy
Advocates shared their stories and projects at the AACR Annual Meeting.
by Kate Yandell
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A Response to Roadblocks
The Biden Cancer Initiative Colloquium gathered experts to discuss obstacles preventing access to care at the AACR Annual Meeting.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Focusing on the Fundamentals
National Cancer Institute director Norman “Ned” Sharpless meets with advocates and outlines areas of focus for the agency.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Supporting Survivors
Panel of experts discuss survivorship challenges and potential areas for study.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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A New Type of Drug Approval
At the AACR Annual Meeting, researchers and regulators discuss what it means to tie approval of an immunotherapy to tumors' molecular characteristics, not to their tissues of origin.
by Kate Yandell
Cancer Talk
Declining Breast Cancer Mortality in Younger Women
U.S. breast cancer deaths declined for women ages 20 to 49, which researchers credit to wider screening and better treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
Missed Activities Due to Cancer-related Fatigue and DepressionWomen were more likely than men to have fatigue or depression linked to cancer, and both effects were linked to people withdrawing from physical activities.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Immunotherapy Improves Results in Head and Neck CancerCombining an immune checkpoint inhibitor with standard care extended event-free survival by nearly two years.
by Thomas Celona
Federal Support for Cancer Research Takes the Stage at AACR Annual MeetingScientists and former administrators gather for session focused on advocating for cancer research in uncertain times.
by Kevin McLaughlin