COVID-19 Vaccines | Cervical Cancer Surgery | Big Data, Cancer Information Highlights, 06/09/2021

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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
COVID-19 Vaccines May Be Less Effective in Some People with Cancer
nurse giving someone a shot in the arm   People with blood cancers seem less protected by COVID-19 vaccines than people with other cancers and people without cancer, three new studies suggest. Experts believe this lack of protection is likely due to their weakened immune systems.
Fewer People with Early-Stage Cervical Cancer Are Having Minimally Invasive Surgeries
two surgeons operating   The shift toward fewer minimally invasive surgeries, including robotic surgery, follows the release of results from a 2018 study that found open surgeries had better results.
Speeding Up Progress with the Power of Data
NCA50 logo   In this series of stories, learn more about how cancer research data is being collected and used to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families.
Drug Combination Leads to Long-Lasting Remissions in Hairy Cell Leukemia

In a small study, two targeted therapies that are used separately to treat hairy cell leukemia were used together. The combination led to long-lasting remissions for most people with hairy cell leukemia that came back after treatment.
Tumor Markers

Learn about tumor markers. This updated page explains what they are and how they are used in cancer care.
FDA Approvals
New Treatment for Endometrial Cancer

We’ve added a new drug summary for dostarlimab-gxly (Jemperli). This drug was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat certain adults with endometrial cancer that came back or spread after platinum chemotherapy.
 
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Communication in Cancer Care

Communication is important throughout cancer care. Learn how good communication between the person with cancer, caregivers, and the health care team can improve quality of life.
Contact Us for Help

Information specialists at NCI’s Cancer Information Service (CIS), NCI's contact center, are available to help answer your cancer-related questions in English and Spanish. Reach us by phone, chat, or email.