Oncology
Guidelines
Guidelines on delaying cancer surgery during COVID-19
The American College of Surgeons has issued new guidelines for cancer surgery in the era of COVID-19.
Commentary
Perspective from the heartland: Cancer care and research during a public health crisis
Dr. Alan P. Lyss examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has and will affect cancer care and research.
Perspectives
How long is it safe to delay gynecologic cancer surgery?
Surgical triage is necessary when resources are scarce.
Latest News
Cancer care and COVID-19 in Seattle, the first U.S. epicenter
Latest News
COVID-19: Older patients with cancer especially vulnerable
Expert advises diligence in screening cancer patients and commonsense preventative measures.
From the Journals
Bariatric surgery may curtail colorectal cancer risk
News
CRC task force updates colonoscopy follow-up guidance
The new guidance was based on advancements in both research and technology since the last recommendations were published in 2012.
Feature
U.S. cancer centers embroiled in Chinese research thefts
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has been ferreting out researchers it says have acted illegally.
From the Journals
Sharp declines for lung cancer, melanoma deaths fuel record drop in cancer mortality
Reductions in smoking are largely responsible for the lung cancer progress, while immunotherapy and targeted treatments have improved survival in...
Conference Coverage
Evidence builds for bariatric surgery’s role in cancer prevention
LAS VEGAS – Some patients are trying to reduce their future risk for cancer with the procedure.
From the Journals
Bilateral mastectomy reduces second breast cancer risk, but not deaths
The risk of second contralateral breast cancer is low regardless of primary breast cancer therapy, results of a retrospective study show.