Genetic testing allows doctors to help treat, and even prevent, certain types of cancers. Many patients can benefit from genetic testing; however, we still don’t know a lot about how to best use the results of these tests. Read More
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September 20, 2016
Kavitha Ramchandran, MD, and Erika Tribett, MPH We know that filling the gaps in knowledge about palliative care is important to delivering high-quality cancer care. Kavitha Ramchandran, MD, and Erika Tribett, MPH, have developed a massive open online course (MOOC) to help educate health care professionals and patients about palliative care. Read More

September 15, 2016
Himisha Beltran, MD Identifying genetic changes has given us new insights in early detection and treatment of advanced and castration-resistant prostate cancer. Read More

September 8, 2016
Amy Thompson Your medications can be more effective—and a whole lot easier to manage—if you follow a few simple guidelines. Read More

September 1, 2016
Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO In this month’s From the Editor’s Desk, Dr. Schapira writes about why individualized pain management is essential for a person’s quality of life and well-being. Read More