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March 26: The Week in Cancer NewsUnderrepresentation of members of minority groups in public genomic databases could lead to misleading test results, and a study provides new insight into how melanoma metastasizes.
by Bradley Jones
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More Ways to Treat Advanced Kidney CancerNew drugs and drug combinations are helping more patients live longer with advanced kidney cancer. But questions remain about how best to choose among them.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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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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Facts and Stats
The Five Phases of Clinical ResearchNew treatments in the U.S. are scrutinized in various ways before and after they are approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
by Bradley Jones
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Cancer Care’s Virtual RevolutionThe pandemic has made telehealth a necessity for many cancer patients. When the crisis clears, these technological tools may improve cancer care in the long term.
by Stephen Ornes
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Cancer in Adolescents and Young AdultsPatients in this age group have particular needs, and cancer centers are beginning to tailor programs for them.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Forward Look
Making Cancer Clinical Trials More InclusiveDespite efforts by policymakers, a gender gap persists in clinical trial participation.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Forward Look
New Therapies for Metastatic Lung CancerSeveral targeted drugs were approved in 2020 to treat the most common type of lung cancer.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Forward Look
Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Treating Brain MetastasesTreatments capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier provide new options for patients whose cancer has spread to the brain.
by Bradley Jones
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Forward Look
A Strategy to WatchSome rectal cancer patients may safely avoid life-altering surgery.
by Kristine Conner
ASCO and the Society for Integrative Oncology issue recommendations for integrative medicine approaches that have been supported with research.
by Teresa Bergen
A Look at Disparities Across Cancer CareA new AACR report tracks progress in addressing cancer health disparities and identifies work that still needs to be done.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Credit Agencies to Remove Some Medical Debt From ReportsChanges to what medical debt is included in credit reports could give patients more time to resolve outstanding bills.
by Karon Warren
The Mental Toll of a Cancer DiagnosisNew studies shine a light on the effects of a cancer diagnosis on mental health and suicide risk.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
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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
