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Breaking Down a Cancer Diagnosis
During her husband's treatment for metastatic prostate cancer, Jan Manarite learned what questions to ask. Now she shares what she learned with others.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Forward Look
More Options for Adolescents in Clinical TrialsNew recommendations support inclusion of teens in adult studies.
by Susan Kreimer
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Forward Look
Scientists Take a StandThousands of attendees who gathered at the Opening Ceremony of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2017 sent a message on April 2 that cuts proposed by the Trump administration to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget would be devastating to cancer research, stall progress and ultimately harm cancer patients. The Annual […]
by Sue Rochman
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A New Look for Clinical Trials
More focused efforts aim to increase the number and type of participants in research studies. One goal is for study participants to be more like the patients who will take the drug if it is approved.
by Sue Rochman
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Survivor Profile
The Gift of MusicA self-taught musician takes what he has learned from his experience with kidney cancer to entertain, teach and inspire.
by Jenny Song
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Q&A
Trial GuideResearcher Tom Marsilje is helping fellow colorectal cancer patients sort through clinical trials.
by Kate Yandell
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Get Involved
A Home Away From HomeAnn W. Calahan started Joe's House to help cancer patients and others find places to stay when they're being treated away from home.
by Cameron Walker
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AACR Scientist↔Survivor Program: The Patient Perspective
In a sea of p-values and distribution curves, patient advocates and survivors at a scientific gathering remind researchers who is behind the numbers.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Patient Advocates Go to Washington
Patient advocates meet amid an outcry about research funding cuts, participate in a meeting with FDA officials and visit Capitol Hill.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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The Affordable Care Act and Cancer Patients
Cancer survivors tell their stories and researchers take a broad view.
by Kevin McLaughlin
Cancer Talk
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer Patients
After a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Is Immunotherapy Right for People Hospitalized With Advanced Cancer?Researchers find no evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors benefit cancer patients getting inpatient care. They urge earlier consideration of palliative care.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Celebrity Cancer Stories Can Lack Important InformationNews coverage about public figures facing cancer frequently leaves out key details about the diagnosis and fails to provide background information on cancer.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
AACR Annual Meeting 2025Immunotherapies, cancer vaccines and more from Cancer Today’s coverage of the AACR Annual Meeting 2025.