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Facts and Stats
Looking Closely at Lung CancerWhile there are many kinds of lung cancer, screening recommendations are standard across the board.
by Bradley Jones
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Genetic Testing GapsTesting for hereditary mutations is increasingly recommended for people with cancer, but recommendations do not always translate into access to testing and appropriate counseling.
by Kate Yandell
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May 21: The Week in Cancer NewsThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lowers its recommended age to begin colorectal cancer screening to 45, and a major multiple myeloma study begins in Iceland.
by Bradley Jones
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Rethinking Access to Disability BenefitsAdvances in screening and treatment mean there are more cancer survivors than ever, but survivors who struggle to work can face difficulty getting disability payments.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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Forward Look
Sexual Health in Adolescent and Young Adult SurvivorsCancer survivors diagnosed early in life may have unanswered questions about their sexual health.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Forward Look
First CAR-T Cell Therapy Approved for Multiple MyelomaCellular immunotherapies can offer periods when people do not require treatment.
by Christina Bennett
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Should All Kids With Cancer Get Genetic Testing?Testing children with cancer for hereditary mutations could impact their treatment and provide information relevant to other family members.
by Marcus A. Banks
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Forward Look
Going FlatMost people who opt out of breast reconstruction are satisfied with their decision but are not always supported by their surgeons.
by Kris Conner
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Forward Look
The Impact of HPV VaccinationOver a decade after human papillomavirus vaccines first became available in the U.S., their effect on cervical cancer incidence is becoming apparent.
by Carisa D. Brewster
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Understanding How Radiation Causes CancerResearchers are investigating who is at greatest risk for radiation-induced cancers.
by Kate Yandell
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
