June 08, 2018
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From the Chairman
I was confident that this [conference] would accelerate our mission of advancing cancer care across the globe. What I didn’t expect was to gain a personal understanding of just how much those developments can mean to people affected by cancer.
June 06, 2018
Article
Features
Researchers are considering whether some smoldering myelomas warrant treatment and which regimens are best.
June 06, 2018
Article
Speaking Out
Under Medicare’s new oncology care model, patient-centric treatment aims to save money while improving health outcomes.
June 05, 2018
Article
Features
After losing her husband and sister to cancer, journalist Katie Couric became an advocate for collaborative efforts to improve prevention and treatment.
June 05, 2018
Article
Features
Mobile apps may help teens and young adults stick with their medication schedules, a nurse scientist finds.
June 04, 2018
Article
Legislative Watch
The House of Representatives has passed a controversial right-to-try bill that would give critically ill patients quick access to experimental drugs.
June 04, 2018
Article
Features
A greater understanding of the cardiac side effects of cancer treatments has led to the formation of cardio-oncology teams.
June 01, 2018
Article
People Report
John Mahoney, famous for playing Mar- tin Crane, father of the title character on the TV show “Frasier,” died of throat cancer on Feb. 4 while in hospice care, according to the Chicago Tribune.
June 01, 2018
Article
Content
The group is seeking 1,000 people, diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40, to complete an online survey about how the journey affected them financially. The survey will support the organization’s efforts to bring more benefits to patients in need.
May 19, 2018
Article
Editor's Page
It takes a lot to call something a revolution in medicine ... The most important, of course, is its impact on people’s lives — particularly, a cure for illness or a major extension of life. A revolution also implies a sweeping cataclysmic change, one that is disruptive and boldly states that things will no longer be the same.
May 18, 2018
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Features
For those affected by cancer, dedicated camps and retreats provide opportunities to not only forge friendships but also reinforce inner strength.
May 17, 2018
Article
Features
A variety of cancer treatments can affect eye health, but being proactive helps avoid or lessen ocular issues.
May 10, 2018
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Features
In pretreated multiple myeloma, experimental CAR-T cell immunotherapy offers the potential for long-term — and possibly even permanent — remission.