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Forward Look
Thyroid Tumor Gets New NamePanel reclassifies a type of thyroid tumor, says it's not cancer.
by Yasmine Iqbal
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Forward Look
Many Cancers in HIV-Positive Patients Go UntreatedStudy suggests need to educate patients with HIV and their doctors.
by Kate Yandell
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Forward Look
Do You Know BRCA?Learn more about educational efforts to increase understanding of the 'breast cancer' gene.
by Sue Rochman
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A Rural ChallengeNearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural areas, but only 3 percent of oncologists practice in them. Health care providers are establishing rural outposts and using advanced technology to diagnose and treat patients living in the country.
by Charlotte Huff
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Cancer Comes OutMembers of LGBT community are at greater risk for some types of cancer. And those with cancer face challenges in getting the care and support they need.
by Cameron Walker
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Healthy Habits
Fruitful ChoicesEating fruits in teen years associated with lower breast cancer risk later.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Healthy Habits
Prioritize PreventionHealthier lifestyles could cut cancer deaths in half.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Editor's Letter
Cancer and Watchful WaitingWatching and waiting for cancer to progress can be an alternative to active treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Forward Look
Getting to the Root of Brain CancerQ&A with neurosurgeon Peter Dirks on stem cells and brain cancer.
by Chris Palmer
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
