| Cancer Information Highlights |
| From the National Cancer Institute |
| Updating you about cancer causes, prevention, screening, treatment, coping, and more |
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| New from NCI |
| Easing Financial Toxicity for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers |
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Financial toxicity—the problems people face because of medical expenses—can be an added burden of cancer. The NCI Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan and Professional Judgment Budget Proposal explains how sustained support for NCI’s research networks, combined with community involvement, is needed to address this problem in a way that meets the unique needs of all people.
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Will Ponsegromab Be a Game Changer for Cancer Cachexia?
Cachexia is a wasting syndrome that leads to loss of muscle and fat. In a clinical trial, people with advanced cancer and cachexia treated with the experimental drug ponsegromab gained an average of 2 to 6 pounds over 12 weeks, depending on the dose they received. Those treated with the placebo lost an average of 1 pound over the same time period.
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| Nutrition During Cancer Treatment |
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Cancer and cancer treatment can cause changes in your nutrition needs. Learn about good nutrition, common changes that affect nutrition during treatment, and how to manage changes so eating is easier for you.
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Weight Changes, Malnutrition, and Cancer
This new page describes weight loss, weight gain, and appetite changes that are common during cancer treatment. It also explains how these changes can lead to malnutrition. Learn more about these problems and ways you can manage them.
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| As More People with Cancer Use Medical Cannabis, Oncologists Face Questions They Struggle to Answer |
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Many people being treated for cancer use cannabis to help with side effects like pain and anxiety. But many oncologists do not feel equipped to answer questions from their patients about its safety and effectiveness.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening: Where Does the Shield Liquid Biopsy Fit In?
FDA recently approved the Shield test, the first blood test for the primary screening of people at average risk of colorectal cancer. Where does it fit in with other screening options for the disease, including colonoscopy and stool tests?
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Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
This updated page describes hormone therapy and its role in treating prostate cancer. Learn about types of hormone therapy, how they are used, and possible side effects.
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Treatment
Learn about AML, a cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. This updated page covers risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, stages, and treatment options for AML in adults.
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