ACS study: Cancer survivors have grown to 18 million in the U.S.

AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, brain cancer survivor, says NIH research saved his life

In November 2024, Bobby Mukkamala was giving a routine talk to a group of physicians and medical students when his language suddenly became garbled. For a minute or two, he stopped making any sense.

Thyme Care triples multidisciplinary care team with increased focus on survivorship

Thyme Care expanded its survivorship program and comprehensive cancer care services with the appointment of two experienced medical directors: Asma Dilawari as medical director of oncology care, who will lead the company’s survivorship program expansion, and Nelia Jain as medical director of palliative care, who will scale Thyme Care’s virtual palliative care offering, called Enhanced Supportive Care.

June 13, 2025

Vol.51 No.23

In Brief

Cancer Hope Network launches peer mentor program

Cancer Hope Network, a national nonprofit organization that provides one-on-one peer mentorship support to adult cancer patients and their caregivers, has launched Hopeful Hearts: Parents Supporting Parents.

June 13, 2025

Vol.51 No.23

Clinical

Young women are now diagnosed with cancer at twice the rate of young men
The face of cancer is changing at a time when research is plagued by existential threats

For more than a year before her stage 4 lung cancer was found, 35-year-old Alisa Secaida, a never-smoker and a physically active Southern Californian, had been experiencing a persistent cough and, increasingly, fatigue.

June 06, 2025

Vol.51 No.22

By Claire Marie Porter

Obituary

Harmon Eyre, former ACS chief medical and scientific officer, dies at 84

Harmon Eyre, MD, died on May 31 in Salt Lake City. He was 84 years old. From 1993 to 2008, he served as the chief medical and scientific officer (CMSO) of the American Cancer Society.

June 06, 2025

Vol.51 No.22

By Otis W. Brawley

Clinical Trials & Tribulations

Surviving cancer is often not a patient’s most challenging battle

With advances in treatment and screening for earlier detection, oncologists have improved cancer survival rates dramatically. That is excellent news, but the surging number of survivors means it is increasingly important for providers to focus more diligently on what patients need to thrive after treatment.

May 30, 2025

Vol.51 No.21

By Boris C. Pasche

ACS study: Cancer survivors have grown to 18 million in the U.S.

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AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, brain cancer survivor, says NIH research saved his life

Thyme Care triples multidisciplinary care team with increased focus on survivorship

Cancer Hope Network launches peer mentor program

Young women are now diagnosed with cancer at twice the rate of young menThe face of cancer is changing at a time when research is plagued by existential threats

Harmon Eyre, former ACS chief medical and scientific officer, dies at 84

Surviving cancer is often not a patient’s most challenging battle

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Young women are now diagnosed with cancer at twice the rate of young men
The face of cancer is changing at a time when research is plagued by existential threats