February 2021 - Cancer Currents Blog
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Rate of Suicides Related to Cancer Is DecliningCancer-related suicides dipped each year between 1999 and 2018 in the United States, a recent study has found. Yet, people who have had cancer remain at high risk for suicide and improvements in supportive care are needed, experts say.
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Cancer Researchers Bring Tools, Experience to COVID-19 StudiesSince the COVID-19 pandemic began, cancer researchers have brought their expertise to coronavirus studies. Their findings have ranged from insights into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus enters cells to the identification of potential COVID-19 therapies.
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Coronavirus Vaccines and People with Cancer: A Q&A with Dr. Steven PergamPeople with cancer are asking about coronavirus vaccines. Dr. Steven Pergam of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center discusses the importance of vaccination for people being treated for cancer, their caregivers, and cancer survivors.
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Commemorating and Making History: The National Cancer Act 50th AnniversaryThe week after the globe recognized World Cancer Day and NCI staff were honored with a virtual visit from First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, the NCI director kicks off the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971.
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PDX Mouse Models Are Reliable Stand-Ins for Human Tumors, Study FindsA large study from an international group of researchers provides reassurance that cancer models, known as PDX mice, largely retain the genetics of the human tumors from which they were created. PDX mice are increasingly used in cancer research.