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ASCO seeks to engage new leaders of NIH, CMS, and FDA

The Association for Clinical Oncology has reached out to the new leaders of federal health agencies to ensure continued progress in cancer care, research, and patient access, the organization said.

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For a year before an osteosarcoma was found in her right proximal tibia, Sammy Ulloa, pushing through pain, persisted with her training as a Division I track and field and cross-country competitor.

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Vol.51 No.14

By Claire Marie Porter

Capitol Hill White House

Amid funding cuts and firings, cancer groups seek relief from judges, in Congress—and in the court of public opinion

As NCI employees and others at HHS were receiving notices of termination, national cancer organizations called on Congress “to restore stability to NIH.”

February 21, 2025

Vol.51 No.07

By Claire Marie Porter, Jacquelyn Cobb and Paul Goldberg

Black History Month Podcast The Directors

On a new podcast, VCU’s Winn and City of Hope’s Carpten discuss the mission—and the future—of cancer centers
The Cancer Letter’s new podcast offers insight into cancer policy in a landscape of uncertainty

Is the Community Outreach and Engagement mandate the next item on the chopping block as the Trump administration makes its mark on science policy? What about health disparities research?

ASCO to recognize 11 Special Awards recipients at the 2025 annual meeting

ASCO and Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, will recognize researchers, patient advocates, philanthropists, teachers, and global oncology leaders who have reshaped cancer care around the world with the society’s highest honors at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting.

February 07, 2025

Vol.51 No.05

In Brief

Elizabeth Mittendorf elected ASCO president for 2026-2027 term

The American Society of Clinical Oncology elected Elizabeth A. Mittendorf to lead as its president beginning in June 2026. Mittendorf, a long-time ASCO member and volunteer, will take office as president-elect immediately following the ASCO Annual Business Meeting in Chicago on June 2.

January 17, 2025

Vol.51 No.02

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