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May 10: The Week in Cancer News
The spread of measles raises concerns among some cancer patients, and a treatment for early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
by Kate Yandell and Bradley Jones
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The Week in Cancer News: May 3
Prospective CRISPR application targets cancer directly, HER2 testing accessibility poor in many countries.
by Bradley Jones
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April 26: The Week in Cancer News
A study indicates that the majority of patients using immune checkpoint inhibitors experience side effects, and radiation oncologists say that requirements for prior authorization are impeding care.
by Kate Yandell
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April 19: The Week in Cancer News
The CRISPR gene-editing technique is used for the first time in a U.S. cancer clinical trial, and a new targeted therapy is approved for advanced bladder cancer.
by Kate Yandell
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April 12: The Week in Cancer News
Cancer patients report difficulty getting student loans deferred, and new guidelines for breast cancer screening are released.
by Kate Yandell
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April 5: The Week in Cancer News
People with metastatic cancer call for more research into survivorship issues facing this group, and a study indicates that taking probiotics may interfere with immunotherapy response.
by Marci A. Landsmann and Kate Yandell
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March 29: The Week in Cancer News
Jury awards damages to man who says Roundup caused his cancer, the FDA proposes national standards for breast density notifications, and a physician questions whether patients with impaired renal function should avoid contrast-enhanced scans.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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March 22: The Week in Cancer News
A study suggests that 3-D mammograms may reduce unnecessary biopsies, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues warnings to breast implant companies.
by Kate Yandell
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March 15: The Week in Cancer News
NCI director steps in as FDA commissioner, new guidelines on clinical trial eligibility, and health risks for childhood cancer survivors.
by Bradley Jones
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March 8: The Week in Cancer News
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb resigns, an analysis explores patient advocacy groups' financial ties, and Alex Trebek announces he has pancreatic cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Cancer Talk
Treatment Combination Improves Survival in EGFR-positive Lung Cancer
Adding chemotherapy to targeted therapy improves outcomes for people with advanced EGFR-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Lessons From 20 Years Living With CancerMultiple myeloma survivor Jonathan Gluck reflects on uncertainty, and the scientific progress that has kept him living with cancer for more than two decades.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
The Enduring Importance of Cancer Disparities ResearchOpening session from AACR conference highlights how perseverance and adversity have informed cancer disparities research over the years.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Most Cancer Survivors Don’t Meet Healthy Diet GoalsDespite research linking fruits and vegetables to cancer survival, many people do not change their eating habits after diagnosis.
by Darlene Dobkowski
