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Individuals with detectable human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 in their mouthwash samples were 22 times more likely to develop oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) than those without the type of virus, according to findings of a new study.

The FDA has approved eribulin mesylate (Halaven) to treat patients with advanced or unresectable liposarcoma following prior treatment with an anthracycline-based chemotherapy.

Results of a recent study show that patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and members of the general public have stronger negative attitudes toward lung cancer compared with breast cancer.

The American Cancer Society and American Society of Clinical Oncology collaborated to create survivorship guidelines to assist primary care and other clinicians in the care of women with breast cancer.

Results from clinical trials presented at the 2016 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium signal a role for the immunotherapy nivolumab (Opdivo) in the treatment of GI malignancies.

For practicing nurses, this may seem like a no-brainer, but a new study is offering even more evidence that quality nursing improves patient outcomes.

Presidential address assures a commitment to cure cancer.

Ofatumumab (Arzerra) has been approved by the FDA as extended treatment for patients in complete or partial response following at least two lines of therapy for recurrent or progressive chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Although survival rates are excellent for children diagnosed with retinoblastoma, new research has shown that survivors are at increased risk of developing medical problems as adults, including second cancers, especially when the disease has affected both eyes.

Breast reconstruction surgery has become an increasingly popular option among women following mastectomy, but a recent study has found that most women who opt for the procedure are ill-informed of the potential risks.

Every year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates new cancer cases and deaths in the United States and compiles the most recent data on cancer incidence, mortality, and survival.

Using an individualized approach to decide whether asymptomatic women under age 50 should have mammograms is at the center of the final screening guidelines published by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), but the group

A topical paste may prevent scarring and fibrosis caused by radiation in cancer therapy, according to a recent study led by researchers at NYU Langone

As more studies link aggressive end-of-life oncology care to problems such as suboptimal cost and quality outcomes, experts are increasingly proposing earlier, more comprehensive palliative care interventions.

Studies show that cost is a factor in patient adherence to their oral anticancer medications, but the financial burden of oral chemotherapy drugs is projected to still be too high for millions of patients even when the Medicare Part D coverage gap, or “doughnut hole,” is fully closed.

The American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) has endorsed the "Psychosocial Standards of Care for Children with Cancer and Their Families" published in a December 2015 special supplement of Pediatric Blood and Cancer.

At a recent meeting, some of the most preeminent physicians and researchers shed light on the all-too-familiar and intricate topic of chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD) in the allogeneic hematopoietic-cell transplant (HCT) patient population.

This survey is open to any woman diagnosed with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer, regardless of whether or not you have had genetic counseling or testing.

For undiagnosed men who took regular aspirin their risk of developing a lethal form of prostate cancer was reduced by 24%, and among those already diagnosed with the disease, regular aspirin use lowered their risk of dying from it by 39%.

Women with early-stage breast cancer who were treated with breast-conserving therapy (BCT) and radiation had improved survival after 10 years compared with those who had a mastectomy without radiation, according to research findings presented recently at the 2015 SABCS.

The incidence of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) in women typically precedes and covers prime childbearing years, but a new study has found that pregnancy does not increase the risk of relapse among women in remission.

It is estimated that 1 million new cases are diagnosed in the world each year, and more than 723,000 deaths occur annually.

The non-alcohol formulation of docetaxel (Docetaxel Injection) has been approved by the FDA as treatment for patients with breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), prostate cancer, gastric adenocarcinoma, and head and neck cancer.

Patients who self-reported their symptoms using a web-based system while undergoing chemotherapy had better health-related quality of life, fewer emergency room (ER) visits, remained on treatment longer, and survived longer than patients who received usual care.

Practitioners awaiting guidelines for the optimum support of breast cancer survivors now have a resource to turn to with the release of a new clinical oncology breast cancer survivorship care guideline, a collaborative effort of ASCO and ACS.