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A New Type of Drug ApprovalAt the AACR Annual Meeting, researchers and regulators discuss what it means to tie approval of an immunotherapy to tumors' molecular characteristics, not to their tissues of origin.
by Kate Yandell
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Get Involved
A Home Away From HomeAnn W. Calahan started Joe's House to help cancer patients and others find places to stay when they're being treated away from home.
by Cameron Walker
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Cancer Researchers Offer Reasons for OptimismCancer researchers and patient advocates spoke about progress against cancer at a public education forum sponsored by the American Association for Cancer Research.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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The Evolving Role of Patient AdvocacyAACR's Scientist↔Survivor Program marks a milestone as patient advocates continue to shape research and policy.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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An Advocate’s Guide to Attending Scientific MeetingsTwo graduates of the AACR Scientist↔Survivor Program share tips for getting the most out of large scientific conferences.
by Bob Riter and Carole Baas
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Forward Look
Inside the 21st Century Cures ActLegislation brings high hopes for cancer research.
by Stephen Ornes
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When Cancer Survivors Get Another CancerPatients diagnosed with a second cancer may be unnecessarily excluded from clinical trials.
by Kate Yandell
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Survivor Profile
Putting Her Armor OnAn acute myeloid leukemia survivor and former TV news reporter finds a new reason to help others improve their health.
by Jennifer Walker
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The Patient PerspectiveIn a sea of p-values and distribution curves, patient advocates and survivors at a scientific gathering remind researchers who is behind the numbers.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Patient Advocates Go to WashingtonPatient advocates meet amid an outcry about research funding cuts, participate in a meeting with FDA officials and visit Capitol Hill.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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
