Proton therapy, an alternative to standard radiation therapy, is safe and effective. But evidence is lacking that it's always a better option than standard radiation, and some insurers balk at the higher price tag.

by Sue Rochman

Forward Look

E-cigarettes are upending decades of smoke-free successes.

by Nancy Averett

Forward Look

Some patients report unusual side effects after scans.

by Stephen Ornes

Forward Look

Study supports using these regimens for teens and young adults.

by Bradley Jones

Research shows prominent cancer hospitals have different surgical outcomes than their affiliates.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Prospective CRISPR application targets cancer directly, HER2 testing accessibility poor in many countries.

by Bradley Jones

Clinical health psychologist Jamie Ostroff discusses how feelings of blame surrounding a lung cancer diagnosis affect physical and mental health.

by Jen Tota McGivney

A proposed federal rule says that patients must be informed after mammograms if they have dense breasts.

by Carly Weeks

Drugs that target DNA repair enzymes may provide alternatives to long-term chemotherapy for some patients with pancreatic cancer.

by Kate Yandell

Drug developers behind currently approved checkpoint inhibitors discuss the pros and cons of competition in the field.

by Kate Yandell