Victoria Forster, PhD

Victoria Forster is a postdoctoral research scientist and freelance science writer. Her research interests include; DNA repair deficiencies, pediatric cancers, stem cell and organoid models for cancer development and cancer treatment-related side effects. She is also a 25-year survivor of childhood leukemia and an advocate for childhood cancer awareness. She has bylines in several outlets including The Times, The Guardian, Forbes, and Cancer Therapy Advisor.

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A new review points to low rates of genetic testing in patients with ovarian cancer.

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Universal Genetic Testing Is Far From a Reality in Patients With Ovarian Cancer

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Victoria Forster, PhD

June 14, 2021

A new review points to low rates of genetic testing in patients with ovarian cancer.

New guidelines from the American Cancer Society (ACS) appear to move away from the reliance on cytology screening via Pap testing.

American Cancer Society Updates Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

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Victoria Forster, PhD

September 21, 2020

New guidelines from the American Cancer Society (ACS) appear to move away from the reliance on cytology screening via Pap testing.

A new approach combining inducible gene therapy and an anti–PD-1 shows promise in hard-to-treat brain tumors.

Phase 2 Trial Using IL-12 Gene Therapy for Glioblastoma Reaches Recruitment Target

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Victoria Forster, PhD

August 20, 2020

A new approach combining inducible gene therapy and an anti–PD-1 shows promise in hard-to-treat brain tumors.

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