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For Radiation ‘Downwinders,’ Cancer Compensation Is On Hold
A federal program to compensate patients whose exposure to radiation caused cancer has expired, but screenings and efforts to revive and expand...
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Popular Weight Loss Drugs Now for Patients With Cancer?
Research suggests that obesity can reduce the effectiveness of cancer therapies.
From the Journals
Does Medicare Advantage Offer Higher-Value Chemotherapy?
Researchers conducted a cohort study to look at Medicare Advantage enrollment and treatment patterns for patients with cancer receiving...
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AACR Cancer Progress Report: Big Strides and Big Gaps
The report focused on strides made in cancer care, prevention, and early detection and highlighted areas where more research and attention are...
From the Journals
Cancer Cases, Deaths in Men Predicted to Surge by 2050
Researchers analyzed data from the 2022 Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN), which provides national-level estimates for cancer cases and deaths...
Commentary
Cancer Treatment 101: A Primer for Non-Oncologists
Doctor explains why he thinks time of diagnosis is the best time for molecular testing of a new malignant tumor.
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When Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Sexual Challenges
The disruptions caused by cancer and its treatment can interfere with normal physiological and psychological development, leading to issues with...
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Immunotherapy May Be Overused in Dying Patients With Cancer
“There are patients who are getting immunotherapy who shouldn’t,” according to a surgical oncologist from Yale.
From the Journals
The Last 30 Days: How Oncologists’ Choices Affect End-of-Life Cancer Care
Researchers analyze data from more than 17,000 patients who died of cancer between 2012 and 2017.
From the Journals
Ancient Viruses in Our DNA Hold Clues to Cancer Treatment
Targeting remnants of a virus in our DNA could lead to more effective cancer treatment with fewer side effects.
Conference Coverage
LBCL: CAR T Benefits Both Young and Old
Evidence shows that CAR T-cell therapy yields similar survival outcomes for both older and younger patients with large B-cell lymphoma.