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Certain Blood Cancer Patients Do Not Seroconvert After a Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

Aggregating Data for Asian and Pacific Islander Patients May Mask Disparities

Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Risk of Lung Cancer

Most Patients With Cirrhosis Do Not Undergo Hepatocellular Carcinoma Surveillance

Ixazomib After Allo-Transplant Needs Further Assessment in High-Risk Multiple Myeloma

TPO Receptor Agonists for CAR T-Associated Persistent Cytopenia

CDC Director Says Agency Needs Major Overhaul

Biden Administration May Stop Buying COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments by Fall

How Common Is Delirium Among Older Adults Who Present to the ED With COVID-19?

Consent Forms for Clinical Trials Prove Too Long and Complex for Patients

Polypharmacy, PIMs Tied to Frailty in Older Adults With Hematologic Malignancies

Pregnancy Does Not Affect Survival in Women With Melanoma

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Barbara Ann Burtness, MD

Steven Cohen, MD

E. David Crawford, MD

Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP

Jeffrey M. Farma, MD

Neal D. Shore, MD, FACS

Mark A. Socinski, MD

Mario Sznol, MD

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WCLC 2022

Coverage of the IASLC 2022 World Conference on Lung Cancer
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How to Improve Outcomes for Older Patients With Ovarian Cancer

An expert outlines ways to improve outcomes for older patients with ovarian cancer.
In the COVID-19 Era, Are In-Person Conferences Worth the Risks?

Conference organizers are taking steps to protect attendees from COVID-19, but some oncology professionals think more needs to be done.
Effects of Breast Cancer Treatments on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

The Pathways Heart Study provides new insight into how breast cancer treatments affect the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Does Smoking Marijuana Increase the Risk of Lung Cancer? The Jury’s Still Out

Studies have indicated that smoking marijuana may not increase a person’s risk of lung cancer, but robust evidence is lacking.
Workplace Sexual Harassment: The Oncologist’s Experience

Survey results suggest that many oncologists experience sexual harassment in the workplace.
Management of Cancer Cachexia Remains a Challenge

Though cancer cachexia has been researched extensively, it remains challenging to understand and treat.
New Insight Into Surgical Treatment of Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

Cytoreductive partial nephrectomy and robotic radiosurgery appear to have a place in the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma, research findings suggest.

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Fact Sheets

Vaccination

Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Vaccine Considerations for Patients With Cancer

COVID-19 testing

What to Expect: Enrolling on a Cancer Clinical Trial During COVID-19