2025 Lasker awards announced

Population-based cancer surveillance is a national treasure at risk

There is a silent crisis in cancer research that underpins nearly all aspects of the work we do to combat this disease.

September 26, 2025

By Eric B. Durbin, Karen L. Knight, Betsy Kohler and Sarah Nash

Earlier diagnosis, better outcomes: Telemedicine has found a home in oncology

We are rapidly approaching the Sept. 30 planned expiration of telemedicine coverage under Medicaid. Letting this authorization expire is short-sighted. As an oncologist, I believe there are multiple compelling, non-pandemic reasons for telemedicine to remain a permanent fixture in cancer care.

Break Through Cancer launches a $15M multi-institute pediatric osteosarcoma research initiative

Break Through Cancer has launched the Defying Osteosarcoma TeamLab, an initiative that brings together more than 20 researchers from eight institutions in a coordinated, multi-year effort focused on improving pediatric osteosarcoma care.

September 26, 2025

Vol.51 No.35

In Brief

Cancer Grand Challenges announces 12 shortlisted teams for prizes up to £20M

Twelve leading research teams from around the world have been shortlisted for Cancer Grand Challenges’ fifth funding round. The teams will present final proposals to a panel of leading international scientists in December, with winners receiving up to £20 million each.

September 26, 2025

Vol.51 No.35

In Brief

UNM’s Kimberly Leslie awarded $12.9M NCI grant to study endometrial cancer

Kimberly Leslie, a professor at the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center, was awarded a 5-year, $12.9 million grant from NCI. Leslie and her research team, which includes scientists from the Universities of Iowa, Utah, Kansas, Virginia, and California at San Diego, will study all available hormonal regimens to prevent and treat endometrial cancer.

September 26, 2025

Vol.51 No.35

Letter To The Editor

Urgently needed: A funding mechanism to insulate cancer research from political whims

Jonathan Mahler’s article in the Sept. 14 issue of The New York Times Magazine provided an excellent overview of the Trump administration’s assault on cancer research.

September 19, 2025

Vol.51 No.34

By Paul W. Thurman