Fadlo Khuri honored for decade as editor-in-chief of Cancer

Harold Freeman, a surgeon who championed health equity, dies at 93
Freeman, the father of patient navigation, served as president of ACS and chair of the President’s Cancer Panel

Harold P. Freeman, a surgeon who started his career in Harlem, where, in addition to performing surgeries, he pioneered the system of patient navigation, and who studied health disparities and served as president of the American Cancer Society and chair of the President’s Cancer Panel, died on Aug. 11. He was 93.

Texas Oncology collaborates with ACS to promote cancer screening efforts across Texas

Texas Oncology is collaborating with the American Cancer Society to improve access to cancer screening and early detection in Texas through a new, exclusive statewide collaboration. The initiative focuses on breaking down barriers to screening, raising awareness about prevention, and helping more people catch cancer early.

September 18, 2026

Vol.52 No.34

Clinical Roundup

ASCO expresses support for functional precision medicine, rescinding past objections

The American Society of Clinical Oncology has expressed support for the advancement of functional precision medicine.

September 18, 2026

Vol.52 No.34

Guest Editorial

I grew up unhoused. Now, with support from ACS, I am an MD-PhD student focused on oncology
My mother instilled in me: “Never become a product of your circumstances.”

My high school experience revolved around constantly worrying about my four younger siblings and mom amidst our normal condition—instability.

Cancer progress is not reaching everyone. Native Nations must be part of the solution.

In 1971, the National Cancer Act set the United States on a path to confront one of its most formidable public health challenges. More than five decades later, the progress is undeniable. The latest 2026 report from the American Cancer Society shows continued declines in overall cancer mortality and improvements in survival for many major cancer types. Recent advances in early detection, prevention, and treatment are saving lives.

July 17, 2026

Vol.52 No.28

By Rodney Haring

The long life of a clinical trial
How JCO sustains landmark oncology research

In modern oncology, important insights from clinical trials often emerge years after initial publication. As new therapies extend survival and transition more patients into long-term remissions, clinicians and researchers are increasingly looking beyond initial response rates to understand durability, long-term safety, and even the possibility of a cure.

July 10, 2026

Vol.52 No.27

By Journal of Clinical Oncology

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Harold Freeman, a surgeon who championed health equity, dies at 93
Freeman, the father of patient navigation, served as president of ACS and chair of the President’s Cancer Panel

I grew up unhoused. Now, with support from ACS, I am an MD-PhD student focused on oncology
My mother instilled in me: “Never become a product of your circumstances.”

The long life of a clinical trial
How JCO sustains landmark oncology research