ACS report: 2024 projected new cancer cases top 2 million

Colorectal Cancer Alliance appoints four new board members

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance has announced the appointment of four members to its board of directors.

September 25, 2026

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

Podcast

9/11, mRNA, musical chairs—and an assassination attempt

This week’s oncology headlines run the gamut—from a discussion on the long-term consequences of 9/11 on lung cancer incidence, to the promise—and limits—of cutting edge mRNA science, to major institutional leadership changes, and even the intersection of cancer and war.

September 16, 2026

Clinical Roundup

Botensilimab + balstilimab showed no CRC recurrences in resectable colon cancer, phase II NEST trial shows

The phase II NEST trial evaluating neoadjuvant botensilimab, a multifunctional, Fc-enhanced anti-CTLA-4 antibody, and balstilimab, an anti-PD-1 antibody, showed no colorectal cancer recurrences in patients with resectable colon cancer.

September 11, 2026

Vol.52 No.33

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.

August 14, 2026

Vol.52 No.32

By Lavonté Saunders

ACS report: 2024 projected new cancer cases top 2 million

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ACS report: 2024 projected new cancer cases top 2 million

YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN

Colorectal Cancer Alliance appoints four new board members

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

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

9/11, mRNA, musical chairs—and an assassination attempt

Botensilimab + balstilimab showed no CRC recurrences in resectable colon cancer, phase II NEST trial shows

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

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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.”