Thomas Celona

Philadelphia

Associate Editor at Cancer Today

Associate Editor, @CancerTodayMag. Views expressed are my own.

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Articles

Cancer Vaccines Show Promise in Early Trials

2 weeks ago | cancertodaymag.org | Thomas Celona

CANCER VACCINATION offers the promise of training the body’s immune system to identify and attack cancer cells from within. While this technology is one of the most exciting topics in cancer research, many investigational vaccines have not been effective in human trials. But in the past decade, researchers have learned more about immunology, identified new targets and developed novel technologies, fueling optimism about this approach, according to Darrell J.
Immunotherapy Improves Results in Head and Neck Cancer

2 weeks ago | cancertodaymag.org | Thomas Celona

ADDING IMMUNOTHERAPY to standard care can help reduce recurrence risk for people with locally advanced head and neck cancers, according to a presented April 27 at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025 in Chicago. (The AACR publishes Cancer Today.)People diagnosed with head and neck cancer typically undergo surgery to remove the tumor, followed by radiation and, in some cases, chemotherapy to reduce their risk of the cancer returning.
Controlling Cancer Without Surgery

2 weeks ago | cancertodaymag.org | Thomas Celona

SURGERY TO REMOVE a tumor is a common part of cancer care. The procedure can rid the body of the disease, but it comes with a host of potential risks and life-changing side effects. For example, people who have their stomach or esophagus removed face difficulty eating, and people who have surgery for rectal cancer often need a permanent colostomy bag.
Alleviating Skin Side Effects in Colorectal Cancer

2 weeks ago | cancertodaymag.org | Thomas Celona

A MEDICATED GEL can help treat a skin problem that is a common side effect of colorectal cancer treatment, according to a presented April 27 at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025 in Chicago. (The AACR publishes Cancer Today.)Research estimates 60% to 80% of colorectal tumors overexpress the EGFR protein, which promotes cell growth. An overabundance of this protein can cause cancer to spread and can increase the risk for recurrence and death.
April 25: The Week in Cancer News

3 weeks ago | cancertodaymag.org | Thomas Celona

Every week, the editors of Cancer Today magazine bring you the top news for cancer patients from around the internet. Stay up to date with the latest in cancer research and care by subscribing to our e-newsletter.
March 28: The Week in Cancer News

1 month ago | cancertodaymag.org | Thomas Celona

Every week, the editors of Cancer Today magazine bring you the top news for cancer patients from around the internet. Stay up to date with the latest in cancer research and care by subscribing to our e-newsletter. A surgical approach could spare people with localized prostate cancer from experiencing sexual side effects, according to study results presented at the 2025 European Association of Urology Congress in Madrid and simultaneously published in the Lancet Oncology.
Cancer Today’s Spring 2025 Issue: How Liquid Biopsies Can Guide Treatment Decisions, Extending Survival in Treatment-resistant Breast Cancer, and More

1 month ago | aacr.org | Thomas Celona

After Craig Schumpert learned he had lung cancer that had spread to his brain, bones, and lymph nodes, he started radiation therapy. His oncologist told him he might be eligible for targeted therapy, but he would have to wait four to six weeks for results from tumor tissue testing. The possibility of targeted therapy sounded promising, but the wait did not. “When you get diagnosed with cancer, it’s like, get me on some kind of treatment,” Schumpert says.
Just Breathe | Cancer Today

2 months ago | cancertodaymag.org | Thomas Celona

BREATHING IS SOMETHING WE ALL DO without conscious effort, but simply paying attention to the process might be a key to reducing pain for people with cancer. Mindful breathing involves concentrating on your breath—following its movement in and out and noticing how it feels—and focusing on the present moment without judgment or self-criticism, according to Tan Seng Beng, a palliative medicine physician at Subang Jaya Medical Centre in Selangor, Malaysia.
Stitching Support

2 months ago | cancertodaymag.org | Thomas Celona

IN 2017,Giuliana Demma’s 10-month-old cousin, Giada, was diagnosed with brain cancer. Giuliana, then 7, couldn’t visit Giada in the hospital, but family members shared a photo of her. The image of her cousin in a drab, oversized hospital gown stayed with Giuliana, even years after Giada completed treatment. “It was a really ugly greenish color, and it was really, really big on her,” she recalls. Sew Cute Children receiving cancer treatment often spend days at a time in the hospital.
A Broader View of Research

2 months ago | cancertodaymag.org | Thomas Celona

Facts and Stats People diagnosed with cancer can participate in various kinds of studies. WHEN PEOPLE THINK of cancer research, they may picture a person with cancer receiving an experimental drug to see if it works.