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April 15: The Week in Cancer News
Trial of ‘practice-changing’ immunotherapy yields positive results for lung cancer patients, and CAR T-cell therapy shows effectiveness in targeting certain solid tumors.
by Thomas Celona
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April 8: The Week in Cancer News
CAR T-cell therapy approved for relapsed large B-cell lymphoma, and screening catches lung cancer earlier, although disparities persist.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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April 1: The Week in Cancer News
Chemo brain may provide clues for long-haul COVID-19, and researchers analyze relationship between obesity and cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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March 25: The Week in Cancer News
FDA approves combination immunotherapy for treating melanoma, and screening tool improves pancreatic cancer detection.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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March 18: The Week in Cancer News
Metastatic prostate cancer incidence rose after recommendation against routine screening, and FDA approves first PARP inhibitor for early-stage breast cancer for people with inherited BRCA mutations.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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March 11: The Week in Cancer News
FDA approves neoadjuvant immunotherapy treatment for lung cancer, and radiation might not be needed for low-risk thyroid cancer.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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March 4: The Week in Cancer News
Study finds lower rates of screening-related breast cancer overdiagnosis and children with cancer in Ukraine continue treatment in hospital’s basement.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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February 25: The Week in Cancer News
Screening program reduces disparities in colorectal cancer, and seeing the challenges of getting cancer care through one woman’s story.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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February 18: The Week in Cancer News
Aspirin is ineffective in preventing breast cancer recurrence, and immunotherapy holds promise for some patients with advanced anal cancer.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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February 11: The Week in Cancer News
Millions miss cancer screenings, and commercial tobacco ban goes into effect for Navajo Nation after years of failed attempts.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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