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When the idea of looking at cancer center funding and the cancer burden of cancer center catchment areas came to us in the summer of 2024, we lived in a different context.

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Vol.51 No.38

By Todd Burus, Caree McAfee and Pamela C. Hull

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Telemedicine consults lead to changes in treatment in half of cases, study finds

AccessHope has unveiled new research that demonstrates how remote expert oncology opinions can meaningfully bridge socioeconomic and geographic barriers to facilitate optimal cancer care.

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Vol.51 No.38

Podcast

Latinx oncology leaders talk about the impact of federal policy on cancer outcomes in Latinx communities

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this week’s episode of The Cancer Letter Podcast features three oncology leaders whose research focuses on identifying and solving health disparities specifically in the Latinx community.

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Pulitzer-winning healthcare reporter Laurie McGinley on her shift to advocacy work with PACR

“Patient stories, as you know, can either make or break a story,” said Laurie McGinley, a former health and science editor at The Washington Post who is now on the board of Patient Action for Cancer Research, or PACR, a new advocacy organization aimed at organizing and amplifying patient voices in an effort to protect life-saving federal health research.

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Vol.51 No.36

Guest Editorial

Sexual and gender minoritized cancer patients deserve better

In recent months, federal policies have stripped away funding for research on sexual and gender minoritized (SGM) communities and blocked the collection of data related to gender.

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Vol.51 No.36

By Don S. Dizon and Binay Shah

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Utilization of proton therapy is increasing, but barriers to access remain, NAPT annual survey finds

The National Association for Proton Therapy’s Annual Member Survey showed more patients treated, additional centers opening, and an evolving and complex case mix of disease sites being treated with proton therapy.

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Vol.51 No.36

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