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Siblings affected by childhood cancer: ‘The fact that she’s been diagnosed twice makes the journey even longer’ – Alyssa’s story

Science blog For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke to four siblings to get their perspective of how childhood cancer affects families In the final instalment of our 3-part series, Alyssa shares the story of her younger sister, Alayna, who[…]

“I Just Think of Myself as Judy’s Husband”: Taking Care of a Spouse With Cancer

Language EnglishSeptember 20, 2018claire.smithIn this podcast interview, Scott Joy discusses caring for his wife Judy when she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.

6 Ways Relatives and Friends Can Help When You Have Cancer

Language EnglishSeptember 18, 2018lidia.schapiraIn this month’s From the Editor’s Desk, Dr. Schapira shares her thoughts on how loved ones can contribute to the cancer experience in a fulfilling and effective way.

Bob Crutchfield Named Managing Director of BrightEdge Ventures

NCI-led research team develops predictor for immunotherapy response in melanoma

In a new study, NCI-led researchers developed a gene expression predictor that can indicate whether melanoma in a specific patient is likely to respond to treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy.

Mutations May Help Identify Laryngeal Tumors with Favorable Prognosis

Researchers have identified mutations that may help distinguish which laryngeal cancer patients could benefit from therapy, since the disease is notoriously resistant to chemotherapeutic treatments.