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The fall 2026 issue of Cancer Today magazine is available with stories on the expanding role of antibody-drug conjugates, and much more. brnw.ch/21x5HpE
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#ICYMI: Catch up with our reporting from last week’s @AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities. brnw.ch/21x6DV7 #AACRdisp26
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This week in cancer news: People with blood cancers often face financial barriers to oral medications, the FDA approves an immunotherapy for certain rectal cancers, and more. brnw.ch/21x6Dgk
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How Is Living in an Ethnic Neighborhood Linked to Cancer Outcomes?
Studies presented at #AACRdisp26 reveal varying associations between ethnic enclaves and cancer outcomes, but researchers aim to identify community strengths that could improve care. brnw.ch/21x6Bco
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Nearly 1 in 3 children with cancer travel more than an hour to receive treatment, according to research presented at the @AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x6xP4 #AACRdisp26
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Breast cancer mortality rates continue to decline, but not all women have benefited equally, according to research presented at the @AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x6w5B #AACRdisp26
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Thyroid cancer is about three times more common in women than in men. Research suggests women with zinc deficiency may have an increased risk of developing this cancer. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x6uUb
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#ICYMI: "What's unique about this is that it is much more completely inhibiting this pathway … without leading to insurmountable toxicity." Learn more about a recently approved drug for advanced HR-positive breast cancer. brnw.ch/21x6u2i
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This week in cancer news: The FDA approves a treatment for mismatch repair-deficient colon cancer, how age-based testing criteria could miss people with inherited cancer-risk mutations, and more. brnw.ch/21x6t1t
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Have you considered a caregiver support group? In the latest from @KarenBannan: How loved ones can benefit from connecting with others going through the same experience. brnw.ch/21x6qQv
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The AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2026 highlights persistent cancer disparities across the U.S., including among racial and ethnic minority groups. brnw.ch/21x6pfV
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A recently approved targeted therapy blocks multiple proteins in a key pathway for treatment resistance for people with HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. brnw.ch/21x6nAE @YAbdouMD @crenshawseeds
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Epithelial ovarian cancer and other related types can grow resistant to platinum chemotherapy, but a recently approved targeted therapy appears to boost the chemotherapy’s effectiveness. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x6nhZ @AngelesSecord @GynCancerMD
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A qualitative study suggests e-cigarettes are likely linked to increased cancer risk, but with the size of that risk unknown, some experts see them as a safer alternative to smoking tobacco. brnw.ch/21x6lIJ @Brabbott42
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#ICYMI: Yvonne McLean Florence shares her experience in a clinical trial to encourage more Black people to join cancer research. Read more: brnw.ch/21x6kho
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"The mission is to integrate cancer care into patients' lives in a way that minimizes disruption." Some people may be able to get chemotherapy in the comfort of their homes. Learn more in What's Next: brnw.ch/21x6jnG
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This week in cancer news: Adolescents who develop colorectal cancer are often diagnosed at an advanced stage, 1 in 8 cancer cases globally is linked to infections, and more. brnw.ch/21x6iAp
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For men with a biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer, hormone therapy may not always be needed after radiation. Learn what a recent study found and the role of PSA levels in the decision: brnw.ch/21x6giq @crenshawseeds @AmarUKishan @TiansterZhang
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Exercising after a cancer diagnosis can protect against remission and even counter the side effects that make activity seem challenging. We spoke to an expert about ways you can start exercising safely. cancertodaymag.org/fall-2026…
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The @NYTimes highlighted the benefits of exercise programs for people with cancer. For patients wondering where to get started, check out the tips and guidance above. nytimes.com/2026/10/06/well/…
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In her book, Shira Kupperman Boehler details her experience with lung cancer and why she thinks screening should be available to more people. Read our conversation with Boehler: brnw.ch/21x6eTx
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