People of African ancestry (Black/African American) have some of the worst cancer incidence and greatest mortality, compared to white and other racial and ethnic populations in the U.S1-3. On average, Black persons are 1.5 times more likely to have cancer and >2X more likely to die from cancer compared to whites.4-6
Sporting a leprechaun’s hat and a giant green bowtie, Matthew Huesser, DBA, conference chairperson and vice president for cancer research administration at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University, welcomed over 400 attendees to Philadelphia for the inaugural meeting of the Association of Cancer Center Administrators.
We had the privilege of working with Norm Coleman in the International Cancer Expert Corps (ICEC), the NGO he founded in 2013 and where he served as the Senior Scientific Advisor (an approved outside activity from his work at the NCI).
The clinical development strategy in oncology during the last decade has been substantially affected in several ways by the advent of immunotherapy1, and more recently, cell and gene therapy2 treatment options.
We were thrilled to get “the call” from First Lady Jill Biden’s staff.
The 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), held Dec. 5-9 at the city’s Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, had a record-setting attendance with 10,874 registered attendees from 102 countries.
The process of navigating the cancer care continuum can be extremely complex, confusing, and frustrating for patients and caregivers. To achieve better outcomes, patients need to not only be aware of their options, but also have a comprehensive understanding of them and be able to act accordingly and with purpose.
The story of Janet Woodcock’s illustrious career is not just one of professional achievements; it’s a tale of enduring partnerships, empathetic leadership, and unwavering commitment to science and patient care that will continue as she leaves public service this year.
Those of us interested in the health of Americans of all races write to support the FDA ban on menthol flavoring in tobacco products. Such a ban will potentially prevent thousands of deaths per year from cancer, lung disease, as well as cardiovascular disease.
Those of us concerned about health disparities agree that the time has come to ban menthol.
