How Resilience Coaching May Help Young People With Advanced Cancer

A study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that while blood-based tests offer a more convenient option for colorectal cancer screening, only 49% of patients completed a follow-up colonoscopy within six months, and just 56% did so at any point during the two-year study period.

The popular artificial sweetener sucralose—found both in packets and diet sodas—might not be the best choice for patients having cancer treatment.

A new resilience coaching program helped adolescents and young adults (AYA) with advanced cancer feel more hopeful and resilient, helping these individuals cope with their cancer, leading to lasting improvements in quality of life, according to study findings presented at the ASCO 2025 Annual Meeting.

Community oncology practices in the United States have been experiencing drug shortages that seriously impact cancer care delivery, according to a survey published in JCO Oncology Practice.