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Vol.52 No.28

By Claire Marie Porter

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Cancer progress is not reaching everyone. Native Nations must be part of the solution.

In 1971, the National Cancer Act set the United States on a path to confront one of its most formidable public health challenges. More than five decades later, the progress is undeniable. The latest 2026 report from the American Cancer Society shows continued declines in overall cancer mortality and improvements in survival for many major cancer types. Recent advances in early detection, prevention, and treatment are saving lives.

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Vol.52 No.28

By Rodney Haring

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The early years of a scientific career can be unforgiving.

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Vol.52 No.28

By Marcel van den Brink

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House Energy & Commerce hearing focuses on America’s leadership in biomedical research, examines FDA role

At a recent House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing titled “Maintaining America’s Leadership in Biomedical Innovation: FDA’s Role in Advancing U.S. Drug Development,” lawmakers examined ways to increase efficiency and speed across early-stage clinical trial development.

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Vol.52 No.28

By Claire Marie Porter

NeoGenomics establishes Biomarker Assist KRAS Single Gene Testing Program for advanced NSCLC

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The Directors: Two leaders in data science have a warp speed vision for AI, with cancer clinical trials leading the way
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FDA final guidance on psychedelics opens the door to psycho-oncology research
Guidance permits treatment without psychotherapy, alarming scientists, advocates

OMB proposal to sideline peer review sparks widespread opposition
Nearly 500,000 public comments flood in—here are some highlights