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Review of top cancer research stories in 2020.
December 29, 2020 Progress Against Cancer

Wrapping Up 2020: Top 10 Stories About Cancer Research and Cancer Care

My picks for 10 of the top stories about cancer research and cancer care in 2020.

December 11, 2018 Progress Against Cancer

Breast Cancer: Are We Still Making Progress?

What stands out in progress against breast cancer over the last five years, and where do we need to do more?

December 20, 2016 Progress Against Cancer

10 Things We Learned About Progress Against Cancer in 2016

Prominent issues in cancer research this year included finding ways to make immune system therapies safer and effective for more patients, and the need to make new cancer medicines more affordable.

Researchers are using genomic studies to develop better treatments for metastatic breast cancer.
September 9, 2016 Progress Against Cancer

Metastatic Breast Cancer: Learning About Innovative Research Approaches

Prominent breast cancer researchers spoke about innovative approaches in metastatic breast cancer research at NBCC’s 2016 Advocate Summit.

Genomic studies will play an important role in precision medicine for metastatic breast cancer.
May 2, 2016 Progress Against Cancer

Metastatic Breast Cancer: How Can We Accelerate Progress?

A major new report details action needed to accelerate progress against metastatic breast cancer so that it can be treated as a manageable condition with good quality of life.

January 4, 2016 Progress Against Cancer

10 Things We Learned About Progress Against Cancer in 2015

Taking a look back at major stories about developments in cancer research and breast cancer in 2015.

How can we prevent breast cancer?
October 7, 2015 Progress Against Cancer

Breast Cancer: How Much Progress Have We Made?

After thirty years of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, actual progress against the disease has not met expectations, with over 40,000 deaths from the disease annually in the United States.

September 16, 2015 Progress Against Cancer

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness

Learning to recognize the signs and symptoms of gynecologic cancers is an essential part of “awareness” during Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, as is advocating for appropriate levels of research funding.

April 10, 2015 Progress Against Cancer

Ken Burns’ “Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies”

Ken Burns’ cancer film is a compelling story of the progress that’s been made against cancer over the last several decades, but it also makes clear the need for continuing investment in research to build on that progress.

Wood type "2014 Year in Review" refers to review of progress against cancer
December 31, 2014 Progress Against Cancer

10 Things We Learned About Progress Against Cancer in 2014

Taking a look back at major stories about developments in cancer research in 2014.

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