Emerging Advancements in Cancer Treatment From Recent Clinical Trials

The advancements made through the successful completion of clinical trials include increased survival and better quality of life for people with a variety of cancers.  As researchers improve conventional methods of cancer treatment, morbidity has decreased.  The use of targeted, molecular-based therapies, immunotherapies with biological agents, and more efficient, less morbid techniques in surgery and radiation are increasing efficiency, while decreasing toxicity.  Recent clinical advances have been seen in colorectal and breast cancers as well as T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and hairy cell leukemia (HCL).  For more details on these advances, click on www.cancer.gov.