The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating cancer (e.g., locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic solid tumors) in a subject, for example by administering to the subject an anti-cancer therapy comprising an anti-latent TGF-beta1 antibody. Also provided are compositions (e.g., anti-latent TGF-beta 1 antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, kits thereof, and articles of manufacture thereof) for use in the treatment of cancer in a subject.