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Healthy Habits
Reaping the BenefitsFollowing a vegetarian diet could reduce your risk of colorectal cancer.
by Leigh Labrie
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Q&A
The Language of CancerResearcher David J. Hauser discusses how war metaphors may make people less likely to engage in preventive behaviors.
by Sharlene George
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Preserving the FutureYoung adults undergoing cancer treatment who may want to have children should talk with their doctors about ways to preserve their fertility.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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From the Editor-in-Chief
The Promise of Precision MedicineThe impact of gene sequencing on the discovery and development of cancer treatments could be profound.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Forward Look
Genetic Testing Can Help Women With Triple-Negative Breast CancerStudy confirms inherited genetic mutations are common, regardless of family history.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Forward Look
Medicare to Cover Lung Cancer ScreeningIn high-risk current and former smokers, screening can reduce cancer deaths.
by Michael Eisenstein
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Forward Look
Does Testicular Cancer Screening Save Lives?Doctors recommend self-exam, even though guidelines discourage it.
by Roxanne Nelson
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Genomic Testing: The Risk of Knowing Too MuchSophisticated tests can generate a wealth of information about a patient's cancer or disease risk. But they also raise serious questions.
by Alexandra Goho
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A Dose of PrecisionStereotactic radiation therapy–heavily marketed to consumers–is gaining momentum as a more convenient treatment. But it's not for every patient.
by Sharon Reynolds
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Healthy Habits
A Cup of Tea?Black tea consumption may be associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer.
by Kurt Ullman
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
