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November 5: The Week in Cancer News
U.S. map spotlights industrial hot spots for cancer-causing air pollution, and surgery delays after initial treatment impact survival for some patients with locally advanced rectal cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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October 29: The Week in Cancer News
Patient expenses for cancer care exceed $21 billion in 2019, and the FDA introduces stringent requirements for breast implants.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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October 22: The Week in Cancer News
Researchers suggest Black women should be screened for breast cancer at age 40, and a couple reflect on how a cancer diagnosis affected their adoption journey.
by Bradley Jones
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October 15: The Week in Cancer News
FDA authorizes electronic cigarette for the first time, and a new survey explores marijuana use in breast cancer patients
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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October 8: The Week in Cancer News
A study shows the cost of drugs that manage cancer-related symptoms adds up, and experts explore research at the AACR conference on cancer disparities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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October 1: The Week in Cancer News
MRI can be a cost-effective way to screen for breast cancer, and a new study investigates the impact of higher alcohol taxes on cancer incidence
by Kevin McLaughlin
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September 24: The Week in Cancer News
Long-term COVID-19 effects were associated with greater mortality risk in cancer patients, and a new study compares HER2-targeted therapies in metastatic breast cancer.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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September 17: The Week in Cancer News
An immunotherapy combination continues to be effective in treating kidney cancer patients, and the FDA approves a therapy for a type of lung cancer.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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September 10: The Week in Cancer News
9/11 first responders' cancer survival compares favorably to the general population, and a study identifies different mutational signatures in lung cancers from never-smokers
by Marci A. Landsmann
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September 3: The Week in Cancer News
Researchers investigate how antibiotics might increase the risk of colon cancer, and the FDA approves a treatment for Waldenström macroglobulinemia.
by Bradley Jones
Cancer Talk
The Impact of the RACE for Children Act
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
