Ending cancer as we know it—for everyone—begins with the numbers

Rare pancreatic cancer shows strong response to immunotherapy

New research shows that a rare group of pancreatic cancer patients responded remarkably well to immunotherapy, a treatment typically considered ineffective for this cancer type.

July 03, 2025

Vol.51 No.26

Capitol Hill

At House hearing, Democrats clash with RFK Jr. over “radical obstruction of congressional oversight,” vaccine policies
Rep. Lori Trahan: “People are going to die”

Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health to defend the HHS fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, and faced criticism from several Democratic lawmakers on what they described as a lack of transparency and scientific rigor in the agency’s recent decisions.

June 27, 2025

Vol.51 No.25

By Claire Marie Porter

Cancer Policy

RFK Jr.’s new committee votes on vaccine recommendations, despite Sen. Cassidy’s call for meeting delay

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), a key Senate health leader, June 23 called for the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to be delayed, citing concerns over the committee members’ lack of directly relevant experience and their potential bias against some vaccines.

June 27, 2025

Vol.51 No.25

By Claire Marie Porter and Jacquelyn Cobb

In Brief

Phyllis Harris appointed chief legal and risk officer at ACS

Phyllis Harris was appointed chief legal and risk officer of American Cancer Society, effective June 23.

June 27, 2025

Vol.51 No.25

Cancer Policy

Vinay Prasad named chief medical and scientific officer at FDA

Vinay Prasad, a MAHA-aligned hematologist-oncologist with an avid cyber following, who was named director of the FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research in early May (The Cancer Letter, May 9, 2025), has now been also appointed chief medical and science officer at FDA, according to an internal memo obtained by The Cancer Letter.

June 20, 2025

Vol.51 No.24

By Claire Marie Porter

In Brief

UVA Cancer Center expands prostate cancer awareness initiative

In recognition of Men’s Health Month, UVA Cancer Center is expanding “Stay in the Game,” a community-centered program to raise awareness across Virginia about prostate cancer and the importance of early screening.

June 20, 2025

Vol.51 No.24

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At House hearing, Democrats clash with RFK Jr. over “radical obstruction of congressional oversight,” vaccine policies
Rep. Lori Trahan: “People are going to die”