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February 3: The Week in Cancer News
Group says more women should consider removing fallopian tubes to lower ovarian cancer risk, and treatment guidelines can lead to arbitrary age cutoffs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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January 27: The Week in Cancer News
Many women underestimate dense breast effect on cancer risk, and FDA approves targeted therapy for colorectal cancer.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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January 20: The Week in Cancer News
Women experience faster decline in physical function after cancer, and treatment quality for lung cancer varies across the US.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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January 13: The Week in Cancer News
Women over 65 diagnosed at later stages of cervical cancer, and Black and Hispanic patients prescribed fewer opioids for end-of-life cancer care.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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January 6: The Week in Cancer News
Cancer patients have an increased risk of breakthrough COVID-19 infections, and CAR T-cell therapy is safe for lymphoma patients with HIV.
by Thomas Celona
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December 16: The Week in Cancer News
A second KRAS inhibitor is approved for lung cancer, and a BTK inhibitor challenges standard of care for relapsed or refractory CLL.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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December 9: The Week in Cancer News
Medical marijuana used as a substitute for opioids, and chemo and endocrine therapy together increase cancer-related cognitive impairment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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December 2: The Week in Cancer News
Oncologists report that prior authorization process interrupts cancer care, and plant-based diet is associated with lower colorectal cancer risk in men but not women.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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November 18: The Week in Cancer News
Vaccine helps people with brain cancer live longer, and kidney cancer patients see results from off-the-shelf CAR T-cell therapy.
by Thomas Celona
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November 11: The Week in Cancer News
California passes ballot initiative banning flavored tobacco products, and the FDA approves combination treatments for lung cancer.
by Kevin McLaughlin
Cancer Talk
Immunotherapy for Early-stage Gastric Cancer
‘Practice-changing’ research shows adding immunotherapy before and after surgery reduced recurrences for early-stage gastric cancer.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Physical Activity Linked to Lower Colon Cancer RecurrenceParticipating 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