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August 20: The Week in Cancer News
Patient volume at radiation therapy clinics can affect outcomes, and experts call attention to a third breast cancer gene, PALB2.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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August 13: The Week in Cancer News
Survival is not affected by delaying breast cancer treatment for fertility preservation, and the FDA approves a drug combination to treat kidney cancer.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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August 6: The Week in Cancer News
The father of a child diagnosed with brain cancer calls for better financial support for families, and a task force aims to find out more about AYA patients' quality of life.
by Bradley Jones
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July 30: The Week in Cancer News
Healthy lifestyle habits can reduce risk of cancer, and less treatment may be adequate for some children with ALL.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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July 23: The Week in Cancer News
Two studies on access to opioids identify disturbing patterns, and Keytruda before and after surgery helps some breast cancer patients.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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July 16: The Week in Cancer News
A study measures the global impact of alcohol on cancer incidence, and the FDA approves treatments for multiple myeloma and urothelial cancer.
by Bradley Jones
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July 9: The Week in Cancer News
Study shows cancer centers can improve coordination with physicians' practices in their networks, and cancer death rates in U.S. continue to decline.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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July 2: The Week in Cancer News
A study sheds light on the link between red meat consumption and colorectal cancer, and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are effective in most cancer patients.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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June 25: The Week in Cancer News
A reporter discusses the elevated risk for early-onset colorectal cancer in Black men, and a study shows that women are underrepresented in cancer clinical trials.
by Kate Yandell
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June 18: The Week in Cancer News
A study compares the benefits of fixed doses of immunotherapy compared to weight-based doses, and the Food and Drug Administration approves a targeted therapy for a rare disorder called systemic mastocytosis.
by Bradley Jones
Cancer Talk
Physical Activity Linked to Lower Colon Cancer Recurrence
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