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5 Things That Cause Cancer ... and 5 Things That Probably Don’t

Trials for New Cancer Drugs Face a Shortage of Patients

Personalized Cancer Vaccines Show Promise Against Melanoma

5 Things That Cause Cancer ... and 5 Things That Probably Don’t

Trials for New Cancer Drugs Face a Shortage of Patients

Personalized Cancer Vaccines Show Promise Against Melanoma

Cancer Patients With More Vaccine Doses Have Less Severe COVID Breakthrough

Experts stress the need for targeted efforts to increase vaccine uptake among cancer patients with lower vaccination rates.

Virtual or In Person: Which Kind of Doctor’s Visit Is Better, And When It Matters

There are no hard-and-fast rules, but here’s some guidance about when it may make more sense to choose one or the other.

Balyn Zaro, PhD, an assistant professor of pharmaceutical chemistry at UCSF, studies the innate immune system.

If Immunity Is Innate, What Impacts Our Ability to Fight Infections?

Balyn Zaro, PhD, studies genetic differences in the innate immune system and how they can impact the effectiveness of the meds we take.

What You Need to Know About Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

The American Cancer Society stresses prevention to help lower the chance of heart disease for people with cancer.

Telehealth Helps People With Cancer Save Time and Money

Patients saved as much as $222 per telehealth visit during the COVID pandemic.

Language Matters: What Supporters Say Is Not Always What People with Cancer Hear

For Steve Buechler, terms like “journey” and “battle” fail to describe his experiences with leukemia. Other people with cancer agree.

Trial Suggests Expanded Role for Blinctyo in Treating Leukemia

Immunotherapy drug Blincyto extends life for those with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in remission

Older Black and Latino Cancer Patients Less Likely to Receive Opioids for Pain Relief

New study finds racial inequities in access to opioids among older patients with cancer near end of life.

Evusheld Is No Longer Effective for COVID PrEP

Monoclonal antibodies used to prevent COVID-19 in immunocompromised people aren’t active against new virus variants.

CBD Oil Did Not Improve Symptoms for People With Advanced Cancer

Cannabidiol oil and a placebo had similar effects for cancer patients receiving palliative care.

American Cancer Society Releases Latest Cancer Statistics

ACS launches initiative to address prostate cancer resurgence and racial disparities.

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5 Things That Cause Cancer ... and 5 Things That Probably Don’t

Trials for New Cancer Drugs Face a Shortage of Patients

Personalized Cancer Vaccines Show Promise Against Melanoma

5 Things That Cause Cancer ... and 5 Things That Probably Don’t

Trials for New Cancer Drugs Face a Shortage of Patients

Personalized Cancer Vaccines Show Promise Against Melanoma

Cancer Patients With More Vaccine Doses Have Less Severe COVID Breakthrough

Virtual or In Person: Which Kind of Doctor’s Visit Is Better, And When It Matters

If Immunity Is Innate, What Impacts Our Ability to Fight Infections?

What You Need to Know About Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Telehealth Helps People With Cancer Save Time and Money

Language Matters: What Supporters Say Is Not Always What People with Cancer Hear

Trial Suggests Expanded Role for Blinctyo in Treating Leukemia

Older Black and Latino Cancer Patients Less Likely to Receive Opioids for Pain Relief

Evusheld Is No Longer Effective for COVID PrEP

CBD Oil Did Not Improve Symptoms for People With Advanced Cancer

American Cancer Society Releases Latest Cancer Statistics

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