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Drugmakers Limit Cancer Patient Access to Financial Lifeline

Medscape Medical News January 16, 2025

Several major drugmakers have restricted commercially insured patients from their patient assistance programs, leaving patients uncertain about how they’ll be able to afford their medications.
Do Plant-Based Diets Prevent Cancer?

Medscape Medical News January 16, 2025
Bowel Cancer Test Kits Offered to All Over-50s in England

Medscape News UK January 14, 2025

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FDA Approves New ADC for HR+, HER2- Breast Cancer

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
‘Alarming Disparities’ in Cancer Trends and Shift to Women, Younger Adults

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
MRI Pathway Speeds Up Bladder Cancer Treatment Time

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
Are Alcohol Warning Labels Coming to Canada?

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
Surgical De-escalation Increases in Gynecologic Oncology

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
Breast Cancer Screening at 40 Seems Cost-Effective in Canada

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
Medicare Cancer Drug Costs Not Linked to Clinical Value

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
T-DM1 Boosts Survival in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

Medscape Medical News January 16, 2025

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Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too: 'The Great British Bake Off'

Commentary December 12, 2024

Prof David Kerr discusses results from a study investigating ingredients in Christmas desserts from 'The Great British Bake Off,' noting that you can have your cake and eat it, too.
Understanding Obesity’s Role in GI and Liver Complications

Commentary January 14, 2025

Dr Octavia Pickett-Blakely discusses gastrointestinal and liver complications of obesity.
The Real Reason Ultraprocessed Foods Are Ruining Our Health

Commentary January 14, 2025
New Life for Medical Supplies: Rethinking Healthcare Waste

Commentary January 14, 2025

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Columnists

Markman on Oncology Maurie Markman, MD

Kris on Oncology Mark G. Kris, MD

Kerr on Oncology David J. Kerr, CBE, MD, DSc, FRCP, FMedSci

Marshall on Oncology John L. Marshall, MD

Miller on Oncology Kathy D. Miller, MD

Weber on Oncology Jeffrey S. Weber, MD, PhD

Parikh on Oncology Ravi B. Parikh, MD, MPP

Lewis on Oncology Mark A. Lewis, MD

Common Sense in Oncology Bishal Gyawali, MD, PhD

Practical A.I. Arturo Loaiza-Bonilla, MD, MSEd

Skills Lab: Interpreting Clinical Research Bishal Gyawali, MD, PhD

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Fast Five Quiz January 16, 2025

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Drugmakers Limit Cancer Patient Access to Financial Lifeline

Medscape Medical News January 16, 2025

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