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New Rule Would Require Breast Density DisclosureA proposed federal rule says that patients must be informed after mammograms if they have dense breasts.
by Carly Weeks
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PARP Inhibitors in Pancreatic CancerDrugs that target DNA repair enzymes may provide alternatives to long-term chemotherapy for some patients with pancreatic cancer.
by Kate Yandell
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Forward Look
Back to SchoolPediatric oncology providers vary in their recommendations on school attendance.
by Melinda Mahaffey Icden
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Caregiving With Confidence
Make Your Mental Health a PriorityRecognize the signs of a serious mental illness and get help if you need it.
by Lisa O’Leary
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Survivor Profile
The Power of PatientsJanet Freeman-Daily helps put patients at the center of lung cancer research.
by Robin Meadows
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What Not to Say to a Cancer PatientWhen visiting a friend or family member who is sick, it's good to leave platitudes at the door.
by Michael Gavaghen
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Raising Their VoicesPeople with metastatic breast cancer are demanding to be seen, counted and included in breast cancer research.
by Sue Rochman
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First Immunotherapy Approved for Breast CancerMedical oncologist Leisha A. Emens discusses the significance of the first U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of an immunotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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New Tactics for Bladder CancerAfter decades without treatment advances, options for patients with bladder cancer are now more numerous.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Survivor Profile
A Long Road BackMultiple myeloma survivor Gary Lambert deploys inventiveness and fortitude to deal with cancer.
by Lindsey Konkel
Legislation to speed cancer drug development for children and adolescents requires drug companies to test drugs in children, but trials in people under 18 may take years to generate results.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Understanding Stress and CancerA symposium at the AACR Annual Meeting explores how social factors contribute to elevated risk of cancer in some populations.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Exploring Amino Acids’ Impact on Tumor GrowthResearchers are investigating how to match specific dietary changes with therapy to impede cancer progression.
by Thomas Celona
Study Shows Minority Participation in Clinical Trials May Be DecliningResearcher speculates that costly genetic testing may be limiting outreach to underserved communities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Using Lymphocytes to Attack TumorsSooner rather than later may be the best strategy for using an experimental treatment for advanced melanoma.
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Closing Disparities Through Genetic TestingOlufunmilayo Olopade seeks widespread use of testing to encourage prevention and early detection of deadly cancers.
Learning Medicare’s ABCDs
