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Cancer Information Highlights, August 14, 2019

Cancer Information Highlights, August 14, 2019

National Cancer Institute



Cancer Information Highlights
From the National Cancer Institute
Updating you about cancer causes, prevention, screening, treatment, coping, and more
 
New from NCI
Are Different Criteria for Lung Cancer Screening Needed for African Americans?
African American man speaking with health care provider Guidelines on who should be screened for lung cancer are based largely on how long a person smoked and the number of cigarettes they smoked. But a new study suggests that current guidelines may need to be reviewed when it comes to African Americans.
Targeted Drug Is Effective for Some People with Advanced Bladder Cancer

New clinical trial findings confirm that the targeted therapy erdafitinib (Balversa) can benefit patients with advanced bladder cancer whose tumors have a certain genetic change. Learn more about the trial.
Advances in Leukemia Research

NCI-funded researchers are working to advance our understanding of leukemia. Learn how recent advances in leukemia research may lead to more effective and less toxic treatments.
 
Also of Interest
CAR T Cells: Engineering Immune Cells to Treat Cancer

CAR T-cell therapy is a rapidly emerging form of cancer immunotherapy that uses a person's own immune cells to treat their cancer. Learn about research efforts to improve CAR T-cell therapy and expand its use.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines

During National Immunization Awareness Month, learn about the HPV vaccine, including who should get it, how it works, and why it is important.

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