ASCO, ACS CAN urge Congress to increase federal funding for cancer research

At an uncertain time for cancer research and public health, Wayne Frederick steps in as interim CEO at ACS

As the Trump administration stands poised to redraft the nation’s public health priorities, the American Cancer Society, one of the most prominent advocates for cancer patients, finds itself in an interregnum, following an abrupt departure of its Chief Executive Officer Karen E. Knudsen.

Medicaid expansion may improve cancer care and survival for people with HR-negative, HER2-positive breast cancer

New research published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network found that people with newly-diagnosed hormone receptor-negative, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer were more likely to receive timely, guideline-concordant treatment, and have longer survival in states that participate in Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act.

October 25, 2024

Vol.50 No.40

Climate change exacerbates cancer disparities
Amid disasters, oncologists see urgent need for methodologies, metrics for gauging the problem

Ivan Borrello, medical director of the Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant and Cell Therapies Program at Tampa General Hospital’s Cancer Institute, watched as flood waters from Hurricane Helene heaved against a contraption called the AquaFence, which is, as the name suggests, a water-impermeable barrier made of marine-grade laminate and various metals that can withstand storm surges of up to 15 feet above sea level.

October 18, 2024

Vol.50 No.39

By Claire Marie Porter

ACS board member Wayne Frederick steps in as interim CEO, replacing Karen Knudsen
National search will be conducted

Wayne A. I. Frederick, a surgical oncologist and former president of Howard University, will step in as interim chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society, effective Nov. 2.

October 18, 2024

Vol.50 No.39

By Paul Goldberg

In the aftermath of Helene and Milton, oncologists resort to airlifts to keep treatments on schedule
Helene knocks out Baxter facility, creating shortage of IV fluids

Hurricane Milton via satellite on Wednesday. Source: NOAA/NESDISSTAR GOES-EastMilton—the second hurricane in as many weeks—ripped through America’s southeast, causing severe flooding, washing away bridges, knocking out power and water supply.

October 11, 2024

Vol.50 No.38

By Claire Marie Porter

Clinical Roundup

Breast cancer mortality continues three-decade decline, but steeper increases for women under 50 & AAPI women of all ages

The American Cancer Society released Breast Cancer Statistics, 2024, the organization’s biennial update on breast cancer occurrence and trends in the United States.

October 11, 2024

Vol.50 No.38

ASCO, ACS CAN urge Congress to increase federal funding for cancer research

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At an uncertain time for cancer research and public health, Wayne Frederick steps in as interim CEO at ACS

Medicaid expansion may improve cancer care and survival for people with HR-negative, HER2-positive breast cancer

Climate change exacerbates cancer disparities
Amid disasters, oncologists see urgent need for methodologies, metrics for gauging the problem

ACS board member Wayne Frederick steps in as interim CEO, replacing Karen Knudsen
National search will be conducted

In the aftermath of Helene and Milton, oncologists resort to airlifts to keep treatments on schedule
Helene knocks out Baxter facility, creating shortage of IV fluids

Breast cancer mortality continues three-decade decline, but steeper increases for women under 50 & AAPI women of all ages

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ASCO, ACS CAN urge Congress to increase federal funding for cancer research

YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN

At an uncertain time for cancer research and public health, Wayne Frederick steps in as interim CEO at ACS

Medicaid expansion may improve cancer care and survival for people with HR-negative, HER2-positive breast cancer

Climate change exacerbates cancer disparitiesAmid disasters, oncologists see urgent need for methodologies, metrics for gauging the problem

ACS board member Wayne Frederick steps in as interim CEO, replacing Karen KnudsenNational search will be conducted

In the aftermath of Helene and Milton, oncologists resort to airlifts to keep treatments on scheduleHelene knocks out Baxter facility, creating shortage of IV fluids

Breast cancer mortality continues three-decade decline, but steeper increases for women under 50 & AAPI women of all ages

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Climate change exacerbates cancer disparities
Amid disasters, oncologists see urgent need for methodologies, metrics for gauging the problem

ACS board member Wayne Frederick steps in as interim CEO, replacing Karen Knudsen
National search will be conducted

In the aftermath of Helene and Milton, oncologists resort to airlifts to keep treatments on schedule
Helene knocks out Baxter facility, creating shortage of IV fluids

Breast cancer mortality continues three-decade decline, but steeper increases for women under 50 & AAPI women of all ages