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End of LifeYear in Review: Cancer Research Insights from 2019
Overall, the US cancer death rate is continuing to decrease, but there’s more to that story. Throughout 2019, the recurring themes of cancer research news included the link between obesity and cancer, increased rates of certain cancers in people younger than 50, and continued barriers to cancer care due to poverty, race, where people live, and other factors. Here are 10 of the stories that made headlines in 2019 based on the work of American Cancer Society (ACS) staff and funded researchers.
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
Mourning someone you were close to can seem even tougher during the holidays. We have some suggestions that may help you cope during this especially difficult time.
Patients with a Late Diagnosis of Metastatic Cancer May Be Overtreated
Nearly 30% of people who died within 1 month of being diagnosed with an incurable cancer got aggressive treatment that may have been ineffective, according to a new American Cancer Society (ACS) study. The study's lead author was Helmneh M. Sineshaw, MD, MPH, a principal scientist in health services at the ACS.
Handling a Serious Illness During the Holidays
If you or someone close to you is sick with cancer or another serious illness this year, use these tips and resources to help lift your holiday spirits.
Researchers Look for Ways to Improve Communication Between Cancer Patients and Doctors
Researchers Look for Ways to Improve Communication Between Cancer Patients and Doctors
Experts Call for Improvements in the Quality of Cancer Care
A new report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) says the cancer care delivery system in the United States is in crisis and calls for across-the-board changes.