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August 14: Week in Cancer NewsLung cancer death rates are on the decline, and a daughter mourns her mother's death from cancer during the pandemic.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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August 7: The Week in Cancer NewsA study shows that new cancer diagnoses declined in March and April 2020, and the Food and Drug Administration approves a treatment for multiple myeloma.
by Kate Yandell
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July 31: The Week in Cancer NewsNew cervical cancer screening guidelines emphasize the role of HPV testing, and a study shows a steep decline in health care visits by people with cancer in spring 2020.
by Kate Yandell
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July 24: The Week in Cancer NewsPeople who have been diagnosed with cancer are more likely than those without a cancer history to adhere to measures like wearing masks and avoiding crowded areas, and CAR-T cell therapy is becoming an option for treating more types of cancer.
by Kate Yandell
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July 17: The Week in Cancer NewsA clinical trial suggests that some people with breast cancer may be able to receive radiation therapy over fewer sessions, and a survey shows that the coronavirus pandemic is stressing organizations that provide support to cancer patients.
by Kate Yandell
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July 10: The Week in Cancer NewsUpcoming guidelines for lung cancer screening could make more African Americans and women eligible, and the Food and Drug Administration approves a new oral treatment for myelodysplastic syndromes.
by Kate Yandell
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July 2, 2020: The Week in Cancer NewsA study finds that incidence of thyroid cancer rose by 169% between 1990 and 2017, and the Food and Drug Administration approves a version of a breast cancer treatment that can be given at home.
by Kate Yandell
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June 26: The Week in Cancer NewsA study finds that hereditary mutations are elevated in early-onset cancers, and initiatives aim to improve treatment for children with cancer.
by Kate Yandell and Marci A. Landsmann
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June 19: The Week in Cancer NewsA study indicates that a sedentary lifestyle increases risk of death from cancer, and the Food and Drug Administration approves the human papillomavirus vaccine for prevention of head and neck cancer.
by Kate Yandell
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June 12: The Week in Cancer NewsThe American Cancer Society updates its guidelines on diet and physical activity, and a study projects that caring for Americans with cancer will cost more than $245 billion by 2030.
by Kate Yandell
About half of people who receive abnormal results from colorectal cancer screening tests don’t follow up with a colonoscopy.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Can Steroids Impair Immunotherapy for Cancer?A new study suggests steroids could blunt the effects of some immunotherapies, but researchers say they remain necessary for some patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Treatment Combination Improves Survival in Platinum-resistant Ovarian CancerPreliminary results found that combining relacorilant with nab-paclitaxel improved outcomes for women with advanced ovarian cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
CAR T-cell Therapy Shows Response in Rare Brain CancerPotential new approach to treating diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma uses engineered immune cells infused directly to the brain.
by Taneia Surles
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Pediatric Cancer’s AftershocksNew research highlights approaches that could provide better long-term quality of life for childhood cancer survivors.
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What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients?Several recent studies have explored how exercise can impact a cancer patient’s survival, risk of recurrence, and overall quality of life.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
