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November 10: The Week in Cancer News
Sun exposure is an occupational hazard around the globe, and a dormant virus can cause immunotherapy complications.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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November 3: The Week in Cancer News
Recommendation suggests ongoing lung cancer screening for those with heavy smoking history even after quitting, and children with Down syndrome and leukemia face worse outcomes.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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October 27: The Week in Cancer News
Living alone may increase the risk of cancer death, and cervical cancer study results called ‘remarkable.’
by Kevin McLaughlin
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October 20: The Week in Cancer News
Immunotherapy drug approved as pre- and post-surgery treatment for non-small cell lung cancer, and bladder cancer patients who respond to chemotherapy and immunotherapy can forgo surgery.
by Thomas Celona
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October 13: The Week in Cancer News
Rising prevalence of non-melanoma skin cancer leads to more deaths across the globe, and siblings of cancer patients struggle to ask for help.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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October 6: The Week in Cancer News
Minority groups less likely to receive palliative care, and radiation oncology meeting focuses on shorter radiation courses.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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September 29: The Week in Cancer News
Cancer drug shortages affect pediatric care, and ‘power dynamics’ limit women’s access to cancer care globally.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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September 22: The Week in Cancer News
Study links proper dental hygiene to increased survival in head and neck cancer, and researchers use breast milk to detect breast cancer in new mothers.
by Thomas Celona
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September 15: The Week in Cancer News
New report charts progress in cancer care, and immediate access to test results can lead to confusion.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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September 8: The Week in Cancer News
Research shows an increase in late-stage prostate cancer diagnosis, and many non-English speakers don’t make it past helplines to access services.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Cancer Talk
Cancer Vaccines Show Promise in Early Trials
While 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
Missed Activities Due to Cancer-related Fatigue and DepressionWomen were more likely than men to have fatigue or depression linked to cancer, and both effects were linked to people withdrawing from physical activities.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Immunotherapy Improves Results in Head and Neck CancerCombining an immune checkpoint inhibitor with standard care extended event-free survival by nearly two years.
by Thomas Celona