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Forward Look
New Report Finds Crisis in Cancer CareInstitute of Medicine calls for major improvements.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
Too Much TestingDoctors are not following cervical cancer guidelines, study finds.
by Cameron Walker
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Forward Look
African-American Women May Benefit Less From HPV VaccineSeveral HPV subtypes that infect African-American women are not included in that vaccine.
by Cameron Walker
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Forward Look
The Spice of a TrialCurcumin in turmeric may have a role in cancer treatment.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
New Insights Into Pediatric CancerA recent discovery may help explain tumor growth in children.
by Sue Rochman
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Prostate Cancer, RedefinedThe determination that not every prostate cancer is life-threatening is changing treatment.
by Jocelyn Selim
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India’s Rural DivideIn the Indian state of Gujarat, an American cancer survivor finds that ongoing efforts are aiming to improve cancer awareness and services for rural women, who often do not have the same access to health care as many urban women in India.
by Cynthia Ryan
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Matters of the HeartSpecialized cardio-oncology clinics are helping cancer patients avoid or manage heart problems.
by Charlotte Huff
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Healthy Habits
Let’s Go NutsNuts pack satisfaction as well as health benefits.
by Brittany Moya Del Pino
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Forward Look
Taking a Shot at Cervical CancerResearchers look for ways to increase acceptance of the HPV vaccine.
by Karen Patterson
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
