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Sound Advice
Spring 2021vol 11 | issue 01
Maintaining relationships through cancer, feeling unappreciated as a caregiver, and finding information that's relevant to young people with cancer. -
When Cancer’s Spread Is LimitedPeople with cancer that has spread to only a few locations—called oligometastatic cancer—may benefit from aggressive local treatment.
by Kate Yandell
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Survivor Profile
A Return to CarnivalWith a renewed sense of purpose, stage IV lung cancer survivor Oswald Peterson returns to his parents' native Trinidad to celebrate the Caribbean festival.
by Lindsey Konkel
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January 22: The Week in Cancer NewsResearch measures regret about treatment among African Americans with prostate cancer, and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for cancer patients are released.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Colorectal Cancer Screenings at HomeStool-based tests could increase access to colorectal cancer screening.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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When Young Adults Need CareFor adolescents and young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer, caregivers can play an influential—but often overlooked—role in providing help and support.
by Carly Flumer
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Forward Look
Scanning DisparitiesWhether lung cancer patients receive PET scans depends on race, according to a study.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Getting Serious About DepressionCancer survivors have higher rates of depression than the general population, but many don't know help is available.
by Cameron Walker
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Roadblocks to CareSome cancer patients struggle to find transportation to their appointments. The coronavirus pandemic has further limited options for patients looking for rides.
by Anna Goshua
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Forward Look
Doing More With LessHypofractionation may allow patients to finish radiation treatment sooner.
by Stephen Ornes
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.
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