Cancer Information Highlights, November 29, 2018

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Cancer Information Highlights
From the National Cancer Institute
Updating you about cancer causes, prevention, screening, treatment, coping, and more
 
New from NCI
Video—The Role of Immunotherapy in Childhood Cancer Treatment
Facebook Live Immunotherapy for Childhood Cancers   If you missed the live broadcast, you can now watch the recording of our Facebook Live event. Listen as NCI’s Dr. Nirali Shah and Carlos Sandi of St. Baldrick's Foundation discuss the role of immunotherapy in childhood cancers such as leukemia.
NCI-MATCH Update: More Labs, New Arms, and Initial Findings
A factoid explaining that NCI-MATCH is enrolling patients in nearly 40 treatment arms at nearly 1,100 centers.   NCI’s Dr. Lyndsay Harris provides an update on the NCI-MATCH trial, including the opening of new trial treatment arms and the addition of new labs to perform testing on tumor samples of potential trial participants.
Tailored Radiation to Treat Brain Metastases Reduces Impact on Cognitive Function

Early results from a large clinical trial suggest that an advanced radiotherapy technique can limit harm to patients’ cognitive function compared to standard radiation therapy without affecting the treatment’s ability to shrink or control brain tumors.
Targeted Therapy after Initial Treatment Delays Progression of Ovarian Cancer

Results from a large clinical trial show that the drug olaparib (Lynparza) may soon be an option earlier in the treatment of some women with ovarian cancer.
 
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Children with Cancer: A Guide for Parents

This publication can help parents who have a child with cancer. Learn about treatment, coping and support, health issues, integrative medicine, advanced cancer, and survivorship. Order one free copy or download a PDF or e-book.
Lymphedema and Cancer Treatment

Certain cancer treatments can damage the lymph nodes which may lead to lymphedema. Learn about this condition and ways to manage it.
Find NCI-Supported Clinical Trials

From this page, learn everything you need to know to find a clinical trial that is right for you, get help from an information specialist, and search our database of trials.