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Reviewing top stories about cancer research in Fall 2016
November 5, 2016 Research Updates

5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Fall 2016

Cancer research stories worth following this fall include new developments in targeted treatment for ovarian cancer and for metastatic breast cancer.

Reviewing top stories about cancer research in Winter 2016
March 8, 2016 Research Updates

5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Winter 2016

Cancer research stories worth following this winter include an experimental targeted therapy for metastatic triple negative breast cancer and a study on how the financial toxicity of cancer treatment affects physical health and survival.

Patient navigators guide patients through the complexities of cancer care.
July 22, 2015 Life After Diagnosis

The Value of Patient Navigation for Cancer Patients

The concept of patient navigation began over twenty years ago with the intent to help underserved patients obtain follow-up care after an abnormal screening result, and has expanded to include assistance across the entire continuum of cancer care and survivorship.

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.

Portrait of an unhappy person sitting on a bench at sunset
June 10, 2014 Access to Care

Why Do New Cancer Drugs Cost So Much?

The newer cancer medications are often extremely highly priced, and covering the costs of care is an increasing problem for cancer patients.

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