Spring 2018

I was confident that this [conference] would accelerate our mission of advancing cancer care across the globe. What I didn’t expect was to gain a personal understanding of just how much those developments can mean to people affected by cancer.

Researchers are considering whether some smoldering myelomas warrant treatment and which regimens are best.

Under Medicare’s new oncology care model, patient-centric treatment aims to save money while improving health outcomes.

After losing her husband and sister to cancer, journalist Katie Couric became an advocate for collaborative efforts to improve prevention and treatment.

Mobile apps may help teens and young adults stick with their medication schedules, a nurse scientist finds.

The House of Representatives has passed a controversial right-to-try bill that would give critically ill patients quick access to experimental drugs.

A greater understanding of the cardiac side effects of cancer treatments has led to the formation of cardio-oncology teams.

John Mahoney, famous for playing Mar- tin Crane, father of the title character on the TV show “Frasier,” died of throat cancer on Feb. 4 while in hospice care, according to the Chicago Tribune.

The group is seeking 1,000 people, diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40, to complete an online survey about how the journey affected them financially. The survey will support the organization’s efforts to bring more benefits to patients in need.

It takes a lot to call something a revolution in medicine ... The most important, of course, is its impact on people’s lives — particularly, a cure for illness or a major extension of life. A revolution also implies a sweeping cataclysmic change, one that is disruptive and boldly states that things will no longer be the same.

For those affected by cancer, dedicated camps and retreats provide opportunities to not only forge friendships but also reinforce inner strength.

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

In pretreated multiple myeloma, experimental CAR-T cell immunotherapy offers the potential for long-term — and possibly even permanent — remission.