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February 4: The Week in Cancer News
CAR T-cell therapy effects continue 10 years after treatment and first T-cell receptor therapeutic approved for uveal melanoma.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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January 28: The Week in Cancer News
Pharmacies asked to stop turning immune-compromised people away for fourth shot, and fiber intake is associated with stronger immune response in people with melanoma.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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January 21: The Week in Cancer News
Metastatic cancer patients nearing death continue to receive high-dose radiation despite guidelines advising against it, and new standards are likely to reduce racial disparities in lung cancer screening.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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January 14: The Week in Cancer News
Cancer mortality continues to go down, and a “real-world” study finds more than a third of active surveillance patients are lost to follow-up.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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January 7: The Week in Cancer News
Three out of four people with advanced colorectal cancer suffer significant financial hardship, and lung cancer patients who quit smoking experience increased survival.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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December 17: The Week in Cancer News
FDA approves drug to prevent graft versus host disease and decline in lung cancer deaths linked to screening.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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December 10: The Week in Cancer News
A new program specializes in concerns of gay and bisexual men with prostate cancer, and Black women found to have a higher risk of lymphedema after breast cancer.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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December 3: The Week in Cancer News
Some cancer centers scrutinized for lack of pricing transparency, and an imaging drug helps surgeons better identify ovarian cancer with fluorescent lighting.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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November 19: The Week in Cancer News
HPV vaccine rates are higher when teens decide, and colorectal cancer is on the rise in people under 50.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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November 12: The Week in Cancer News
The U.S. Is behind the U.K. in preventing cervical cancer through HPV vaccination, and lack of health insurance impacts cancer screening in the unemployed.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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