Oncology Archives

Fighting cancer requires an open mind

Dr. Eric H. Rubin, oncology early development, on investigating the next frontier of cancer research

June 1, 2022

Here for Good: The human element inspiring our cancer research

Learn how one doctor turned his family connection to cancer into a career driven by scientific innovation

May 27, 2022

‘Wonder Angie’ enlists her ‘super friends’ to fight oral cavity cancer

After receiving an oral squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis, a head and neck cancer survivor finds hope by embracing science, prioritizing mental health and leaning on her work family

April 8, 2022

Finding joy after facing cervical cancer twice

How one woman embraced life, marriage and motherhood after a grim diagnosis

January 14, 2022

Supporting Australian patient communities through COVID-19

Three local health consumer organizations have received COVID-19 Regional Grants from MSD to support their pandemic response efforts for cancer patients and their families

September 17, 2021

Understanding early-stage cancer

Early cancer detection may lead to better treatment outcomes

September 14, 2021

Childhood cancer patient dedicates his life to clinical trial research

After participating in a pediatric leukemia study, Arjan Ooms’ life has come full circle as our director of clinical research in the Netherlands

September 9, 2021

At risk for lung cancer? Know the signs & symptoms

Don't gloss over it, visit a doctor - do it FOR yourself

August 31, 2021

When breast cancer hits home

A perspective on courage and perseverance

August 26, 2021

Steve’s journey with stage 4 lung cancer

After being diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, Steve Behan was determined to not let this historically poor prognosis become a reality

July 7, 2021

Progress in ovarian cancer research - it starts with the patients

Scot Ebbinghaus, vice president, clinical research

June 14, 2021

HPV-related cancers: What you need to know

Learn about human papillomavirus, or HPV, and the World Health Organization's effort to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem

May 21, 2021

Podcast: How to bridge diversity gaps in cancer clinical trials

Luther Clark talks with Lazarex Cancer Foundation's Dana Dornsife and Marya Shegog about increasing access among historically underrepresented communities

May 17, 2021

Routine doctor visits are down. Here’s why we shouldn’t skip them

May 13, 2021

Driving melanoma research forward

An interview with Dr. Nageatte Ibrahim, associate vice president, oncology, global clinical development

April 19, 2021

How we kept clinical trials on track amid COVID-19

MSD’s head of global clinical trial operations talks pivoting during a worldwide pandemic

April 13, 2021

Understanding melanoma: The signs, symptoms and risk factors

April 9, 2021

Understanding head and neck cancer

April 6, 2021

It’s personal: Dr. Roy Baynes on making progress in esophageal cancer research

Every step forward holds meaning for patients and their loved ones

April 1, 2021

5 facts about lung cancer

What everyone needs to know about one of the most common types of cancer

March 16, 2021

After a second cancer battle, every day is a “great day”

Emmy Award-winning journalist and cancer survivor Loriana Hernandez-Aldama has dedicated her life to helping others “Armorup for LIFE” for the fight against cancer

February 24, 2021