105 Posts
November 17, 2021
To find new ways to expand the use of immunotherapy drugs, scientists and doctors are researching new ways to increase the use of these therapies and help stimulate the immune system to better recognize and attack cancer cells.
August 10, 2021
Human beings aren’t the only creatures affected by cancer. Sometimes it’s a family pet or an animal in the wild.
July 20, 2021
When cancer recurs in patients who were told after treatment they have no evidence of disease, it’s often because dormant, cancer cells have been awakened.
June 15, 2021
Thinking of participating in a cancer clinical trial? This article explains how they work, who they're for, and the risks and benefits for patients.
June 1, 2021
CAR T-cell therapy may transform some cancers from acute diseases with poor outcomes to chronic illnesses that may be managed with more positive results.
April 22, 2021
Scientists are expanding use of genomic testing to also detect potentially inherited DNA mutations, an effort that may lead to additional treatment options for the patients being tested.
April 20, 2021
Scientists are studying new ways to use DNA in the medical care setting, exploring a state-of-the-art gene-editing tool called CRISPR.
April 1, 2021
Research indicates that, compared to those who have never been diagnosed with cancer, long-term cancer survivors are at higher risk of developing severe symptoms from COVID-19.
March 30, 2021
Maurie Markman, MD suggests rethinking the use of four common terms used in the cancer care community.
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