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I grew up unhoused. Now, with support from ACS, I am an MD-PhD student focused on oncology
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Cancer Policy

Trump’s vaccine executive order draws criticism from medical community, may put cancer populations at risk

Senate passes stopgap bill that would ban OMB from finalizing rule that would politicize science

ACS CAN voter poll finds overwhelming support for affordable cancer care, high concern over tobacco usage

Senate leaders introduce revised, bipartisan stopgap bill that would ban OMB from finalizing rule that would politicize science

Federal judge declines to block Medicaid work requirements

HRSA redrafts 340B rebate pilot program after courts block the original version

Clinical Roundup

Traditional prostate cancer risk factors do not predict hormone therapy benefit, UCLA-led study finds

Half of prostate cancer focal therapy use falls outside current guideline-supported patient groups, study finds

HCC-LIVE consortium publishes treatment framework for hepatocellular carcinoma

Baylor researchers develop drug aimed at overcoming cancer drug resistance

SANRECO phase II study of divesiran in polycythemia vera meets primary endpoint

Phase III XPORT-EC-042 trial in endometrial cancer does not meet primary endpoint

In The Clinic
FreeGuest Editorial

Like it or not, AI psycho-oncology care is already happening. Urgently needed: An ethical framework
Developers and mental health providers must share the same goal: Safe, equitable, trustworthy, and patient-centered care

Guest Editorial
Trials & Tribulations
Trials & Tribulations
Trials & Tribulations

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