Leah Lawrence

How the Name Change to Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Affected People With the Disease

September 23, 2022

Article

A decision to rename myeloproliferative neoplasms led to a plethora of developments in a space where there was once little interest.

What Patients With Testicular Cancer Should Know About Fertility

September 17, 2021

Article

Despite a testicular cancer diagnosis, men have options when it comes to starting or growing their family.

Targeted Therapies Take Aim at Endometrial Cancer

March 17, 2021

Article

As more is learned about the biology of endometrial cancer, new treatment possibilities emerge.

Patients With Lung Cancer Should Be Cautious, But Not Fearful of COVID-19

November 19, 2020

Article

Patients with lung cancer should take all recommended precautions against COVID-19, but they must also keep up with their cancer care, doctors advise.

PARP Inhibitors Demonstrate the Value of Targeted Treatments in Prostate Cancer

October 01, 2020

Article

Primed to knock out cells vulnerable due to DNA-repair problems, PARP inhibitors are ushering in a targeted-drug era in prostate cancer treatment.

Outrunning Cancer-Related Fatigue

July 28, 2020

Article

People who have had cancer often contend with deep, pervasive exhaustion. The counterintuitive cure: exercise.

Managing Ovarian Cancer Recurrence

April 06, 2020

Article

Women with ovarian cancer are living longer than ever, even those whose disease returns after initial treatment.

Penile Cancer: Hitting Close to Home

October 16, 2019

Article

Penile cancer can be a deeply personal and devastating disease, but catching it early can mean more tolerable treatment.

Reducing the Risk for Esophageal Cancer

August 22, 2019

Article

For patients with Barrett’s esophagus, surveillance, drugs and diet can help prevent the development of cancer.

Thinking Outside the Box With Esophageal Cancer Treatment

August 21, 2019

Article

As the range of treatments expands, patients with esophageal cancer can advocate for the care that’s best for them.

Lifting the Fog on 'Chemo Brain'

August 02, 2018

Article

Cognitive challenges that arise during the cancer journey can be frustrating. Researchers aim to learn more about the causes and treatment of ‘chemo brain.’

Easy on the Eyes: Protecting Eye Health Through Cancer Treatments

May 17, 2018

Article

A variety of cancer treatments can affect eye health, but being proactive helps avoid or lessen ocular issues.

Leaving No Stone Unturned in Ovarian Cancer

March 16, 2018

Article

Oncologists explore neoadjuvant therapy, heated chemotherapy and PARP inhibitors to find the right treatment for women with ovarian cancer.

Why Blood Counts Matter in Myelodysplastic Syndrome

September 15, 2017

Article

Injured DNA can hide damaged blood cells in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).

Minimalist Movement: Preventing Ostomies in Colorectal Cancer

March 18, 2017

Article

Preoperative chemoradiation and advanced surgical techniques can prevent the need for ostomies in some with colorectal cancer.