2023 ASCO Conference: The Latest Cancer Treatment and Research

Examining Doctor-Patient Relationships

Studies prove that patients receive better care when they have a bond with their medical team. Here's how to strengthen that partnership.

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ASCO President Eric Winer on Patient Partnerships

ASCO’s president Eric Winer, MD, explains why good patient-doctor relationships are key for quality cancer care.

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Don’t Let Breast Cancer Subtype Guide Mastectomy Choice, Doctors Say

Research from ASCO 2023 finds people are opting for mastectomies more frequently if they have HER2-positive breast cancer. The data sheds light on the problem with choosing mastectomy based on the type of cancer you have.

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Recent Studies on Breast Cancer

From screening rates to side effects, stay informed on important studies.

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Some Breast Cancer Patients May Safely Forgo Chemotherapy

Researchers are looking for less aggressive cancer therapies that won't affect odds of survival. One new study shows HER2-positive breast cancer patients were successfully treated without chemotherapy.

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Drug May Help Stop Breast Cancer From Returning

A study says ribociclib, a drug approved for treating advanced-stage breast cancer, may help reduce the risk of recurrence in women who have been treated for certain types of early-stage breast cancer. Research is ongoing.

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Standard of Care in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Unchanged

For most patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer, standard treatment should remain the same, according to new findings. Most women with this type of breast cancer will receive the drug trastuzumab, along with other therapies and surgery.

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Changing Trends in Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is on the rise in younger people and in women. Here's what signs to look for and what age to screen.

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Colon Cancer in People Under 45

Colorectal cancer is on the rise among people younger than 50. Mark Lewis, MD talks about why, what signs to watch for, and what you can do to reduce your odds.

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Easing the Patient Burden

Forty thousand medical professionals came together at the world's leading oncology conference to help improve the patient experience, treatments, and more.

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Simple Hysterectomy May Be Better Option for Cervical Cancer

Which treatments for cervical and ovarian cancers are becoming the standard of care?

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EGFR Lung Cancer in Asian People

EGFR mutation is a type of DNA mistake that causes cancer cells to grow and divide faster, This form of lung cancer largely affects young people and Asian women. Learn more.

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The Case for Lung Cancer Screening

Besides smoking, what defines high risk? And what are the current guidelines for screening?

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What Helps Cancer Patients

From having hope to staying on top of screenings, here's what helps cancer patients, says Lidia Schapira, MD.