Counseling Patients Facing Surgery

A psycho-oncologist answers 5 common questions about cancer-related anxiety, depression, fear of recurrence and emotional well-being.

Five colorectal cancer trials recently began treating patients, testing targeted drugs, bispecific antibodies and immunotherapy. Here’s what each one is studying.

In the phase 2 CO.28 trial, all 4 patients with tumor DNA in their blood after chemotherapy were recommended surgery, versus 38.1% of those without it.

In the phase 3 ASAC trial, daily aspirin did not lower the risk of colorectal cancer returning after treatment for liver metastases, and serious side effects were more common.

A study of 52,236 patients with cancer found that episodes of unintended weight loss affected 46.63% of patients and were tied to shorter overall survival.

Diagnosed with leukemia at 8 years old, Harper feared that losing her hair would change who she was. She reflects on body image, confidence and finding a sense of herself during cancer treatment.

U.S. counties where more residents had medical debt in collections had higher rates of late-stage lung, head and neck, colorectal and several other cancers, according to a study of 2,958 counties published in October 2026 in JAMA Network Open.

Diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer weeks after giving birth, Eileen Carter explains why getting a second opinion changed the course of her care.