Dr. Christopher Li, editor of the Cancer Prevention and Epidemiology sections for CANCER, speaks with Dr. William Grady of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center about the latest innovations in noninvasive colorectal cancer screening. Their conversation draws on highlights from Dr. Grady’s latest commentary in CANCER’s Top Advances of the Year series, exploring how emerging stool- and blood-based testing approaches are improving early detection, patient participation, and screening accessibility. Read the commentary “Top advances of the year: Noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tests” here: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncr.70115 Read more articles in CANCER’s Top Advances of the Year series: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1002/(ISSN)1097-0142.top-advances-of-the-year Follow CANCER on social media: x.com/JournalCancer instagram.com/acsjournalcancer linkedin.com/company/acs-journals Original music by J. Gilman.
CANCER Editor-in-Chief Dr. Suresh Ramalingam is joined by Dr. Gil Morgan, Dr. Sandip Patel, and patient advocate Allison Rosen to reflect on key takeaways from the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting. The discussion highlights notable clinical trials presented at the meeting, the emerging role of AI in the clinic and in research, and patient-centered perspectives on where the field is headed. Interested in submitting your work to CANCER? Learn more about our submission benefits, such as Free Format Submission and Direct to CANCER, here: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/10970142/homepage/forauthors.html Follow CANCER on social media: x.com/JournalCancer instagram.com/acsjournalcancer linkedin.com/company/acs-journals Original music by J. Gilman.
Dr. Samuel Butensky and Dr. Elizabeth Godfrey briefly discuss the article “Consensus Guideline for the Management of Peritoneal Mesothelioma,” which introduces updated clinical guidance for this disease. This article is part of a series published jointly in Cancer and Annals of Surgical Oncology entitled “Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies.” 🔗 Read the full article in Cancer: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cncr.35868 📖 Explore all articles from the series: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1002/(ISSN)1097-0142.PSM-consensus-guidelines Music by Ivymusic from Pixabay.
Dr. Elizabeth Godfrey is joined by Drs. Michael White and Mustafa Raoof to discuss “Consensus Guideline for the Management of Patients with Appendiceal Tumors, Part 2: Appendiceal Tumors With Peritoneal Involvement.” This article is part of a series published jointly in Cancer and Annals of Surgical Oncology entitled “Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies.” 🔗 Read the full article in Cancer: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cncr.35874 📖 Explore all articles from the series: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1002/(ISSN)1097-0142.PSM-consensus-guidelines Music by Ivymusic from Pixabay.
Dr. Elizabeth Godfrey, lead author of “Consensus Guideline for the Management of Patients with Appendiceal Tumors, Part 1: Appendiceal Tumors Without Peritoneal Involvement,” is joined by Drs. Michael White and Mustafa Raoof to discuss the updated clinical approach to this disease. This article is part of a series published jointly in Cancer and Annals of Surgical Oncology entitled “Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies.” 🔗 Read the full article in Cancer: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cncr.35867 📖 Explore all articles from the series: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1002/(ISSN)1097-0142.PSM-consensus-guidelines Music by Ivymusic from Pixabay.
Dr. Samuel Butensky, lead author of “Consensus Guideline for the Management of Gastric Cancer with Synchronous Peritoneal Metastases,” is joined by Dr. Brian Badgwell and Dr. Maheswari Senthil to highlight key updates to the 2018 Chicago Consensus guideline and clinical pathway. This article is part of a series published jointly in Cancer and Annals of Surgical Oncology entitled “Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies.” 🔗 Read the full article in Cancer: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cncr.35870 📖 Explore all articles from the series: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1002/(ISSN)1097-0142.PSM-consensus-guidelines Music by Ivymusic from Pixabay.
Black women have long been underrepresented in large-scale cancer studies, leaving critical gaps in our understanding of the factors influencing cancer risk and outcomes. The VOICES of Black Women Study, launched by the American Cancer Society, is leading efforts to close these gaps by examining a range of health and social determinants to better understand their impact on cancer and other health conditions experienced by Black women. In this episode of CancerSpeak, Cancer Disparities Research Section Editor Dr. Camille Ragin speaks with Dr. Lauren McCullough, one of the study’s principal investigators and the lead author of a newly published editorial in Cancer that explores the rationale behind the VOICES study and its potential to drive meaningful change in cancer prevention and care. Read Dr. McCullough’s editorial in Cancer: https://bit.ly/VOICESofBlackWomenEditorial Learn more about the VOICES of Black Women study: https://bit.ly/VOICESofBlackWomenInfo Explore the American Cancer Society report “Cancer Statistics for African American and Black People, 2025” referenced in this episode: https://bit.ly/AAandBPStats2025 Music by Ivymusic, obtained from Pixabay.
In this episode of CancerSpeak, host Dr. Ruth O’Regan, Deputy Editor and Breast Disease Section Editor of Cancer, is joined by Dr. Jennifer Grandis of the University of California San Francisco to discuss her team’s recent review article in Cancer on gender disparities in academic medicine. Tune in for a fascinating conversation between Dr. O’Regan and Dr. Grandis that explores how social capital and networking inequalities shape career advancement, the critical role of sponsorship, and strategies to create a more inclusive professional landscape. Read Dr. Grandis’s article: https://bit.ly/SocialCapitalAndNetworking Music by Ivymusic, obtained from Pixabay.
CANCER Section Editor and Host Dr. Courtney DiNardo welcomes Dr. Pinkal Desai, Dr. Koichi Takahashi, and Ms. Nehali Shah to discuss new research on the impact of clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) and mosaic chromosomal alterations (mCAs) on the risk and mortality of solid tumors like breast, lung, and colorectal cancer. Dr. Desai highlights findings from her recent study published in CANCER, while Dr. Takahashi and Ms. Shah share perspectives from their accompanying editorial. The episode explores the potential impact of these findings on clinical care and future research directions. Read Dr. Desai’s article: https://bit.ly/CHIPandmCAsonSolidTumorRisk Read the editorial by Dr. Takahashi and Ms. Shah: https://bit.ly/CHIPandmCAsEditorial Music by Ivymusic, obtained from Pixabay.
In this special edition of CancerSpeak, CANCER Editor-in-Chief Dr. Suresh Ramalingam is joined by Dr. Gil Morgan (Social Media Editor for CANCER), Dr. Jason Luke (Melanoma and Skin Section Editor for CANCER), and patient advocate Deborah Collyar to discuss key takeaways from the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2024 Congress. From advances in melanoma and immunotherapy, to the role social media plays during clinical oncology meetings and in patient advocacy, this episode explores emerging developments that have the potential to impact clinical oncology practice and patient care. Learn more about Free Format submission with CANCER: https://bit.ly/CANCERFreeFormatSubmission Read an introductory editorial about Direct to CANCER: https://bit.ly/DirectToCANCER Music by Ivymusic, obtained from Pixabay.
In this episode of CancerSpeak, Dr. Linda R. Duska, lead author of the recent article "Top Advances of the Year: Cervical Cancer," joins host Dr. Akinyemi Ojesina and special guest Linda Ryan, a cervical cancer survivor and patient advocate, to discuss the latest breakthroughs in cervical cancer treatment. They explore the uniqueness of the SHAPE surgical de-escalation trial, the importance of increasing racial and geographical diversity in clinical trials, and key takeaways for patients with cervical cancer and their families. Read the article: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncr.35334 Music by Ivymusic, obtained from Pixabay
In this episode of CancerSpeak, host Tyler Kratzer MPH is joined by coauthors Jessica Star MA, MPH; Scout MA, PhD; and Monique Gary DO to discuss the groundbreaking findings from the American Cancer Society's latest report, "Cancer in People who Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or Gender-nonconforming." This landmark study is the first to provide a comprehensive national analysis of cancer risk factors and screening within LGBTQ+ populations. Listen in as the investigators delve into the unique challenges and disparities faced by LGBTQ+ communities and explore critical steps needed to improve cancer prevention and care. For the full text of the featured article, visit: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cncr.35355 Learn more about Welcoming Spaces: https://cancer-network.org/welcoming-spaces/ Music by Ivymusic from Pixabay
In this CancerSpeak episode, CANCER Editorial Board Member Dr. Linda Duska is joined by Dr. Melissa Lumish and Dr. William Tew to discuss the latest advances in epithelial ovarian cancer research, including results demonstrating improved survival and outcomes of negative trials. Annie Ellis, a 19-year ovarian cancer survivor and research advocate, also joins to provide a patient perspective. Access the article at https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncr.35135 Music: Ivymusic from Pixabay
In this CancerSpeak episode, our Editor-in-Chief Dr. Suresh Ramalingam is joined by Dr. Serban Negoita and Dr. Ahmedin Jemal to discuss part 2 of the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, which features the largest study to date on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on new cancer diagnoses in the United States. Read the full report at: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cncr.35026 Find cancer screening locations at: getscreened.cancer.org Music: Ivymusic from Pixabay
In Part 4, the Roundtable members discuss the operational support needed to support distinct types of patient navigation delivery. We also hear their perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on cancer care and the roles that patient navigators played during the height of the pandemic. Read "A Decade Later: The State of Patient Navigation in Cancer” at https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/10970142/2022/128/S13. Music by Ivymusic from Pixabay.
In Part 3, the Roundtable members examine the most pressing questions in patient navigation. Do all patients have access to patient navigation services? Why did job postings for patient navigators triple between 2010 and 2015? Read "A Decade Later: The State of Patient Navigation in Cancer” at https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/10970142/2022/128/S13. Music by Ivymusic from Pixabay.
In Part 2, the Roundtable members unpack the when, why, and how behind the start of patient navigation as well as current efforts to ensure the sustainability of patient navigation delivery. Read "A Decade Later: The State of Patient Navigation in Cancer” at https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/10970142/2022/128/S13. Music by Ivymusic from Pixabay.
CancerSpeak celebrates its launch with a special 4-part series featuring a conversation between members of the National Navigation Roundtable on patient navigation in cancer care. Read "A Decade Later: The State of Patient Navigation in Cancer” at https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/10970142/2022/128/S13. Music by Ivymusic from Pixabay.