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May 31: The Week in Cancer News
Young adults often ignore telltale signs of colorectal cancer, and more evidence supports active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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May 24: The Week in Cancer News
New immunotherapy approved for small cell lung cancer, and researchers investigate using urine tests to detect cancer.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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May 17: The Week in Cancer News
Disparities in cancer outcomes shrink but persist, and FDA approval increases access to HPV screening.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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May 10: The Week in Cancer News
People may be able to wait longer between colonoscopies, and a trial evaluates a less invasive option for treating prostate cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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May 3: The Week in Cancer News
Updated recommendation lowers age for breast cancer screening, and laboratory tests will undergo greater FDA oversight.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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April 26: The Week in Cancer News
Supplemental breast screenings are not covered by Medicare, and researchers develop a treatment option for a form of eye cancer.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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April 19: The Week in Cancer News
A urine test may help grade prostate cancers without biopsies, and states look for savings and better health in palliative care.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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April 12: The Week in Cancer News
Study finds younger generations are aging faster, putting them at increased risk for cancer, and swapping the order of breast cancer treatments could improve patient care.
by Thomas Celona
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April 5: The Week in Cancer News
More cancer patients are enrolling in clinical trials, and sentinel node biopsies alone may be adequate for some early-stage breast cancers.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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March 29: The Week in Cancer News
Survival rates have increased for older AML patients who receive stem cell transplants, and cervical cancer diagnoses rise among women living in low-income counties.
by Kevin McLaughlin
Cancer Talk
Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical Research
Ten-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
Aggressive Approach to Very Advanced Cancer Does Not Extend SurvivalStudy shows no benefit from treatment for cancers at very advanced stages of progression. Researchers urge end-of-life planning for these patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Access to Cancer CareA study at the AACR Cancer Health Disparities Conference found more people got quality cancer care after the ACA went into effect.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
Understanding the Federal Rule on Breast Tissue Density ReportsScreening mammography reports will include breast density and an explanation in common language.
by Sandra Gordon