Cancer Information Highlights, November 29, 2018

Cancer Information Highlights, November 29, 2018

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   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 immunotherapyin childhood cancers such as leukemia. NCI-MATCH Update: More Labs, New Arms, and Initial Findings   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.   Also of Interest 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.