CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians

🚨 New @AmericanCancer report on cancer treatment and survivorship statistics shows ~18.6M people in the US living w/ a history of cancer, or 1 in 18 Americans. This number is projected to exceed 22M by 2035: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/ca… @OncoAlert @docnikitawagle @ACSNews #ASCO25

ICYMI: A global team reviews how imaging, targeted therapy & active surveillance are reshaping #ProstateCancer care. Read more: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/ca… @DeepOnco @PCaParker @AmarUKishan @alison_tree @OncoAlert #PCSM

To help stop cancer misinformation on social media, health care providers can participation in social networks to see the types of content to which their patients are exposed, disseminate evidence‐based information, and correct misinformation. acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/ca… @LoebStacy

We honor the late Dr. Harmon Eyre, who served as @AmericanCancer Chief Medical Officer and Editor-in-Chief of CA from 1993 to 2008. Read the full tribute by former ACS Chief Executive Officer John Seffrin and past Chief Medical Officer @OtisBrawley. acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.33…

“We’re really only beginning to understand the tremendous impact that chemotherapy has on our senses of smell and taste and our experience of food and nutrition,” explained @PennMedicine's @JDouglasMD. @CACancerJournal spr.ly/60144fAO8

Urgent progress needed: Pancreatic cancer remains the 3rd leading cause of cancer death in the US according to 2025 @AmericanCancer report. Both incidence and mortality rates are rising, with a 5-year survival of just 8% for most patients. 🔗 acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.33… @OncoAlert

Out in one of our partner Journals @CACancerJournal Personalized care for patients with EGFR-mutant nonsmall cell lung cancer: Navigating early to advanced disease management buff.ly/vv1ol7z The discovery of EGFR 🧬 mutations has transformed the treatment of…

July is #SarcomaAwarenessMonth! 🦴 Now's a great time to revisit this 2023 #VirtualTumorBoard on best practices for multidisciplinary care after an unplanned resection of a high-grade soft tissue sarcoma. 🔗 acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/ca… @candace_haddox @JLHornick @chandrajitraut

🧬 New @CACancerJournal review on #EGFR-mutant #NSCLC: 🔹 All major trials. 🔹 Key poor prognostic clinical/molecular factors to guide care 💡 A Must-read review. #OncoTwitter #PrecisionOncology acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.33…

Eating nutritious foods can help cancer survivors manage their energy levels, feel better, and stay stronger. 🥗🍉🍇 Our infographic shares general tips for eating well during treatment. Access the full @AmericanCancer recommendations: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.33… @OncoAlert

Thank you to our friends at @OncoAlert for highlighting the recent geriatric assessment review by @DrAllisonMags et al in this edition of the weekly roundup! Read the full #OpenAccess review here: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/ca…

Activating mutations in EGFR gene has revolutionized management of #LungCancer, enabling development of TKIs. New review on strategies to optimize treatment: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.33… @Alfdoc2 @Maxime_Borgeaud @Timothee_MD @JairBar4 @kaushalpar @jillfeldman4 @LeXiuning @OncoAlert

Multicancer detection (MCD) tests offer the potential for detecting cancer at early stages and increase screening adherence. This #OpenAccess review led by @theNCI researchers examines the unquantified benefits and harms of MCD tests. acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.33… @OncoAlert

Geriatric oncology has made great strides in improving outcomes for older adults with cancer. In a 2024 #OpenAccess review, @rochgerionc et al discuss the why, what, and how of geriatric assessment for clinicians. Revisit it here: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.33… @oncoalert #GeriOnc

The number of cancer survivors is rising, and so is the need for focused research. Explore the @AmericanCancer Journals' new virtual collection on survivorship research, including statistics, care planning, and long-term outcomes. 🔗 acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.332… @OncoAlert

Our latest virtual tumor board on #BreastCancer in a transgender man includes the patient perspective. For many TGD individuals, gender‐affirming medical interventions are key to addressing gender incongruence. 🔗 acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.33… @OncoAlert @TumorBoardTues

Larger disparities exist for #CancerSurvivors in the US w/ rectal cancer, w/ 39% of Black ppl w/ stage I disease undergoing surgery compared to 64% of White counterparts. Expanding access to high‐quality care is vital for advancing equity. acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.33… @OncoAlert

Revisit this #OpenAccess review on urothelial carcinoma highlighting therapeutic & diagnostic approaches in the perioperative setting, emphasizing patient‐centered & individualized care. acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.33… @WesleyYipMD @SalvadorjcMD @KothariAnjaney @domesypantsx3 @OncoAlert

A recent study found that patients with oral mucositis, dry mouth, gingival sensitivity, and gingival pain had a significantly higher severity of taste alteration and poorer quality of life. Our latest Perspectives dives into the findings: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.33… @OncoAlert

Is active surveillance an alternative to surgery for some patients with esophageal cancer? Results of a recent trial appearing in The Lancet could help clinicians to offer counseling and shared decision-making for patients. acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.33… @OncoAlert @Daniela_Molena

Read our July/August issue! 📕 acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15424863/2… In this issue: 📍 2025 Cancer treatment and survivorship stats from @AmericanCancer 📍 T-cell malignancy mgmt by @ACS_Research Professor Dr. Owen O'Connor et al 📍 Cancer in rural America by @DrJoeUnger et al @OncoAlert