Heather Stringer

Uncovering New Ways to Make Cancer Surgery Safer

June 21, 2022

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The use of newer tools and techniques may be reducing the risk of surgical site infections and other complications in patients receiving treatment for gynecologic cancers.

Listen Up: Hearing Loss Among Cancer Survivors Often Overlooked and Understudied

March 03, 2022

Article

Significant challenges include improving detection and response to inner ear side effects among cancer survivors following the use of certain drugs and therapies.

A New Frontier: Identifying Traces of Colorectal Cancer in the Blood

March 24, 2021

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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.

Overcoming Obstacles to Targeted Therapy in Colon Cancer

March 23, 2021

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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.

Reversing The Course Of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Cancer Risk

May 11, 2020

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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?

A Brighter Outlook for Metastatic Breast Cancer

November 01, 2019

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

Breast Cancer Gets a Boost From Immunotherapy

September 23, 2019

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

Keeping Their Options Open: Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Evolves

May 23, 2019

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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.

Power in Numbers

February 13, 2019

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

Targeting Innovation in Small Cell Lung Cancer

November 18, 2018

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

Taking a Shot to Treat Blood Cancers

September 13, 2018

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Injectable forms of medication may benefit patients with blood cancers.

Meditation Shows Potential for Relieving Pediatric Cancer Pain

September 17, 2014

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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.