medical research

Immunotherapy has redefined cancer care—offering survival where little once existed, and in some cases, the possibility of long-term remission. But as its use expands across tumor types and earlier lines of treatment, a more complex reality is coming into focus:…

In oncology, progress is measured in survival rates, response curves, and treatment gains. But those numbers rest on a quieter assumption: that health systems can deliver what science makes possible. When they cannot, progress becomes uneven—not in discovery, but in…

From genetics to palliative care, clinician-scientist Rita Canário reflects on building a career in Oncology  that bridges research, patient care, and the human side of medicine and why this integration is essential for the future of oncology. “I was never…