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Some Pancreatic Cancers Are HereditaryA trio of recent studies indicates that pancreatic cancer is, in some cases, linked to mutations passed down from generation to generation.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
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What Is ‘Chemo Brain’?The National Cancer Institute's Todd Horowitz discusses cancer-related cognitive impairment.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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Predicting Acute Myeloid LeukemiaTwo studies identify genetic mutations that could predict the risk of an aggressive blood cancer up to a decade before it is diagnosed.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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Healthy Habits
Unhealthy ProcessEating ultraprocessed foods may be linked to an increased risk of certain cancers.
by Kendall Morgan
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Synthetic Lethality and Cancer: Aiming an Arrow at Achilles’ HeelInsights about synthetic lethality have been used to develop cancer treatments.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Recognizing AI’s PotentialPathologists and radiologists are leading the way in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to find and track cancer. Machine learning could lay the foundation for using AI more broadly to advance cancer diagnosis and choice of treatment.
by Stephen Ornes
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Policy Matters
Putting an End to Cancer Health DisparitiesCancer has a disproportionate impact on disadvantaged and minority groups. The AACR 2020 by 2020 initiative is a step toward closing the gap.
by Michael A. Caligiuri, MD
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Forward Look
From Cold Virus to Cancer FighterNeurosurgeon Frederick F. Lang discusses virus-powered cancer treatments.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Opening Clinical Trials to HIV-Positive Cancer PatientsIncluding patients with HIV is part of a larger effort to broaden cancer clinical trial eligibility.
by Andy Kopsa
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Forward Look
Lung Cancer Biology Differs by Race, Study ShowsResearch findings could help improve personalized treatments for lung cancer patients.
by Stephen Ornes
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
