Spotlight 'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold Deena Beasley Reuters Jun 7, 2026 Jun 7, 2026 Updated Sep 18, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Cathy Smithwick stands in a Northern California garden, April 29. 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