Cancer Today

09/09/2026

An antibody-drug conjugate extended progression-free survival for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer and may be an option for first-line care.

An antibody-drug conjugate extends progression-free survival for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer.

08/09/2026

Summer is winding down, and many people who turn to gardening for activity and healthy foods are packing it in for the season. But indoor hydroponic gardening could help you keep growing year-round. Learn how this habit can help people receiving cancer treatment:

Hydroponic gardening, which allows people to grow plants indoors, can improve mental health in people receiving cancer treatment.

06/09/2026

Researchers are seeking new approaches, from new dosing strategies to earlier interventions, to address drug resistance in patients with metastatic cancers. "This is the way we move science [and cancer treatments] forward."

Questionnaires that capture patients’ own accounts of their symptoms can help oncologists be more proactive with care.

05/09/2026

Locating a complete match for a stem cell transplant can be a challenge, but new research suggests that getting an incomplete match can be just as safe for people with blood cancer, thanks to recent advances in care.

Incomplete stem cell matches from unrelated donors expand options for people with blood cancer who cannot find a suitable match.

04/09/2026

The FDA approved treatments for two rare blood cancer types, fewer women in the U.S. report ever getting cervical cancer screening, and more from the Week in Cancer News.

The FDA approves two therapies to treat rare blood cancers, and U.S. cervical cancer screening rates decline.

03/09/2026

"The stronger you are and the more in shape you are, the sooner your body will recover from treatment. Surfing was a way to get as strong as I could." Danielle Cass started surfing late in life, but after a breast cancer diagnosis, it became a vital outlet for exercise and community.

A surfer’s love for the ocean guides her through breast cancer treatment and beyond.

02/09/2026

GLP-1 use could affect PET-CT scan findings, according to a recent study. Cancer Today asked nuclear medicine physician David Djang what that means for cancer care and why he says patients shouldn't worry.

Nuclear medicine physician David Djang eases concerns that popular weight loss and diabetes drugs may interfere with imaging interpretation.

01/09/2026

Blood can contain tumor cells, proteins produced by cancer cells, or DNA fragments. Tests called liquid biopsies can be used in some cases to detect this evidence and guide treatment decisions.

Blood tests can detect signs of cancer, but traditional screening remains more effective for finding early-stage disease.

31/08/2026

Judith L. Pearson’s new book transports readers to a time when breast cancer remained an unspeakable condition shrouded in stigma and shows how three women pushed to increase awareness.

Breast cancer survivor Judith L. Pearson writes about three women who helped shape modern-day patient advocacy.

30/08/2026

Some pediatric leukemia patients may not need total body irradiation before a stem cell transplantation, according to recent findings. Learn about this precision approach: