In this month’s “From the Editor in Chief” column, Dr. Jyoti Patel discusses the global state of cancer ahead of World Cancer Day on February 4. She reflects on the progress that’s been made in reducing the cancer burden and shares ways we can all help close the care gap. Read More >>
prevention
February 2, 2024 · Jyoti Patel, MD, FASCO
February 1, 2024 · Kate Ruder
Wildfires are becoming increasingly common, and more people are starting to see the effects of exposure to wildfire smoke in their daily lives. Here, find out what the research says about whether wildfire smoke can increase your cancer risk and steps you can take to protect yourself from its effects. Read More >>
October 26, 2023 · Brielle Gregory Collins, ASCO staff
In this podcast, Dr. Allison Kurian and genetic counselor Kristen Mahoney Shannon discuss what people should know about their hereditary breast cancer risk, including how to know whether the condition may run in your family and what to expect if you will be receiving genetic counseling. Read More >>
September 5, 2023 · Tingting Zhang, PhD
Dr. Tingting Zhang shares what people in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities should know about cancer risk, including the types of cancer they may be more at risk for, the importance of screening for these cancers, and resources available to help. Read More >>
August 29, 2023 · Eleonora Teplinsky, MD
Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky describes what to know about alcohol consumption and cancer risk, including how alcohol increases your risk for cancer, why limiting or stopping alcohol consumption can help lower this risk, and what steps you can take to do so. Read More >>