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April 14: The Week in Cancer News
Treatment vaccines are on the horizon, and immunotherapy drugs are effective in treating multiple myeloma.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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April 7: The Week in Cancer News
New therapy approved for locally advanced or metastatic bladder cancer, and court ruling could lead to cost hikes for certain cancer screenings.
by Thomas Celona
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March 31: The Week in Cancer News
Immunotherapies poised to change care in advanced endometrial cancer, and the end of pandemic protection expected to result in loss of health coverage for 15 million people.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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March 24: The Week in Cancer News
Drug shortage affects patients with advanced prostate cancer, and military pilots and ground crews have increased cancer rates.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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March 17: The Week in Cancer News
Active monitoring a viable choice for some with prostate cancer, and cancer’s effects on women’s sexual activity not addressed by providers.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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March 10: The Week in Cancer News
The FDA sets rule that requires mammography providers to notify women who have dense breasts, and the ‘Jimmy Carter effect’ on immunotherapy treatment.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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March 3: The Week in Cancer News
Exercising only 11 minutes per day can reduce your cancer risk, and new robotic technology helps detect early-stage lung cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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February 24: The Week in Cancer News
Aggressive end-of-life measures are common in people with advanced cancer in nursing homes, and findings suggest immune checkpoint inhibitors could one day be the preferred treatment in localized cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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February 17: The Week in Cancer News
More older women with breast cancer may not need radiation therapy, and supply shortages hinder bladder cancer treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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February 10: The Week in Cancer News
Patients who receive certain forms of chemo face long-term risk for heart failure, and screening levels for certain cancers remain below expectations.
by Thomas Celona
Cancer Talk
Researchers Tackle Immune-related Adverse Effects
Scientists present data on the risks of immune checkpoint inhibitors so more patients can tap into the treatment.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Tissue and Liquid Biopsy for Targeted TherapyTailored treatments led to better outcomes than standard of care when biomarker results from liquid biopsy and tumor tissue aligned.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Cancer Vaccines Show Promise in Early TrialsWhile mRNA vaccines offer a personalized approach to triggering an immune response, peptide vaccines could be a one-size-fits-all treatment. Researchers are exploring both options.
by Thomas Celona
Declining Breast Cancer Mortality in Younger WomenU.S. breast cancer deaths declined for women ages 20 to 49, which researchers credit to wider screening and better treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin