Heather Stringer

March 24, 2021

A new technology that can detect small amounts of circulating tumor DNA in the blood of patients who previously received a diagnosis of certain types of cancer may dramatically accelerate the ability to cure more patients, says an expert from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

March 23, 2021

The identification of rare genomic alterations in patients with colorectal cancer gives oncologists the opportunity to treat patients who otherwise might not have many options.

May 11, 2020

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease can lead to cancer. Patients can reverse the damage through diet and exercise, but how can they know if they have the common condition?

November 01, 2019

New treatments are lengthening life and improving its quality for some with metastatic breast cancer.

September 23, 2019

Immunotherapy takes on a new role in treating patients with triple-negative disease.

May 23, 2019

Patients with head and neck cancer may soon have more effective, less toxic choices as immunotherapy moves into first-line treatment and novel targeted drugs are explored.

February 13, 2019

Patients with multiple myeloma find relief from side effects, thanks to newer drug combinations.

November 18, 2018

Treatments with PARP inhibitors and immunotherapies are helping patients with small cell lung cancer live better and longer.

September 13, 2018

Injectable forms of medication may benefit patients with blood cancers.

September 17, 2014

Recent studies that suggest meditation can reduce the perception of pain in adults have prompted researchers to explore whether it could provide pain relief for children with neuroblastoma.