Cancer Information Highlights, January 16, 2019

Cancer Information Highlights, January 16, 2019

Cancer Information Highlights From the National Cancer Institute Updating you about cancer causes, prevention, screening, treatment, coping, and more   New from NCI Video—Nonspecific Immune Stimulation   How is the immune system used to fight cancer? This video explains one type of immunotherapy that boosts the ability of the body’s immune system to rid the body of cancer. Immunotherapy Effective in Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma Results from a small clinical trial suggest that people with a rare cancer called alveolar soft part sarcoma may benefit from treatment with immunotherapy. Possible New Biomarker and Treatment Target for Early-Stage Lung Cancer   A new study has identified a possible biomarker of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The biomarker could help diagnose precancerous lung nodules and early-stage lung cancers and help distinguish them from lung nodules that are not cancer. Immunotherapy Drug Approved for Metastatic Lung Cancer   Learn more about a new treatment option for people newly diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread. PDQ Summary Updates Prostate Cancer Treatment We’ve revised our PDQ summary on prostate cancer with updated staging images for this disease. Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment We’ve revised our PDQ summary on salivary gland cancer with updated staging images and the description of the stages of this disease.   Also of Interest Social Media at NCI Keep up with the National Cancer Institute via your favorite social media channel. We are on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and more. Radon During National Radon Action Month, our fact sheet can help you learn about radon, including what it is, the types of problems it can cause, and where to find more information. Cancer Genomics Research Learn how understanding the genetic foundations of cancer leads to new methods of diagnosing and treating the disease.