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May 1: The Week in Cancer NewsAt the AACR Virtual Annual Meeting I, researchers presented new data on cancer biology, treatment, screening and risk reduction.
by Cancer Today Staff
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April 24: The Week in Cancer NewsA third of cancer survivors report that they or their partners have stayed in jobs due to concerns about keeping health insurance, and the Food and Drug Administration approves a new treatment for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
by Kate Yandell
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April 17: The Week in Cancer NewsA study shows that antibiotic use prior to starting immunotherapy for melanoma is associated with decreased survival, and the Food and Drug Administration approves a treatment for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer.
by Kate Yandell
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April 10: The Week in Cancer NewsA study indicates that the rate of e-cigarette use is elevated in young adults with a history of cancer, and oncologists write about the impact of COVID-19.
by Kate Yandell
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April 3: The Week in Cancer NewsCAR-T cell therapy shows promise for treating mantle cell lymphoma, and the Food and Drug Administration requests that drugmakers pull the anti-heartburn drug ranitidine due to concerns about a contaminant that may increase cancer risk.
by Kate Yandell
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March 27: The Week in Cancer NewsCancer patients and survivors share tips for coping with the uncertainty and isolation brought on by the coronavirus, and the coronavirus is impacting cancer clinical trials and treatment.
by Kate Yandell and Marci A. Landsmann
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March 20: The Week in Cancer NewsThe spread of the coronavirus is having an impact on cancer care, and the Food and Drug Administration will require cigarette packaging and advertisements to come with new graphic warning labels.
by Kate Yandell
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March 13: The Week in Cancer NewsExperts offer information and cancer centers take precautions in light of the novel coronavirus, and the Food and Drug Administration approves an immunotherapy combination for liver cancer.
by Kate Yandell
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March 6: The Week in Cancer NewsA report shows that colorectal cancer incidence is decreasing in older adults while simultaneously rising in younger individuals, and the Food and Drug Administration approves a new treatment for multiple myeloma.
by Kate Yandell
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February 28: The Week in Cancer NewsResearchers find one possible explanation for the link between certain gut bacteria and colorectal cancer, and a study shows that the rate of appendix cancer is rising.
by Kate Yandell
Participating in a structured exercise program after treatment was associated with a reduced risk of recurrence in people who had colon cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Gaps in Survivorship Care Leave Unmet Needs After Cancer TreatmentA survey of head and neck cancer survivors reveals that many are not getting adequate survivorship care and may not even know it is available.
by Cameron Walker
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer PatientsAfter 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
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From Discovery to SurvivorshipThe upcoming AACR Patient Advocate Forum will explore how advanced technologies are transforming cancer care, with a focused lens on immunotherapy, precision oncology, imaging, and survivorship.
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What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients?Several recent studies have explored how exercise can impact a cancer patient’s survival, risk of recurrence, and overall quality of life.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
