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Cancer Centers Unite to Increase HPV Vaccination RatesJoint statement recommends girls and boys be vaccinated before age 13.
by Cameron Walker
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Breast Cancer Survivors and Vaginal EstrogenExpert opinion affirms need to weigh risks and benefits.
by Kate Yandell
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A Report Card on Active SurveillanceMany men with untreated prostate cancer are not getting proper follow-up.
by Heather Stringer
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Radiation Appointments Are Numerous, And NecessaryNew study shows impact of missed treatments.
by Marilyn Fenichel
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Treatment Is WaitingFor patients with chronic blood cancers, the early intervention mantra of cancer does not always apply.
by Sue Rochman
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The Riddle of Bacteria and CancerBacteria can be friend or foe—or both. Researchers are looking at bacteria to boost the effectiveness of cancer treatments, even if they don't fully understand how the tiny organisms work.
by Stephen Ornes
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Putting the Immune System in OverdriveQ&A with medical oncologist and immunotherapy researcher Patrick Ott.
by Chris Palmer
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A Blood Test for CancerLiquid biopsies are a leading edge of cancer research.
by Stephen Ornes
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Melanoma Risk Increased in Some Lymphoma SurvivorsStudy pinpoints group that may benefit from close surveillance.
by Sharon Reynolds
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Aspirin Recommended to Reduce Colorectal Cancer RiskTask force formally recognizes the benefits, with caveats.
by Yasmine Iqbal
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
