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Making Clinical Trials More Inclusive
Broadening clinical trial eligibility criteria to include cancer patients who also have other health conditions could increase trial enrollment.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Combining Treatment With Hospice Services
Organizations are testing new models of end-of-life care that allow patients to start hospice without stopping treatment.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
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The Education of a Patient Advocate
Bob Riter explains how his breast cancer diagnosis set him on a path to find his calling.
by Bob Riter
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Survivor Profile
The Bridge BuilderBreast cancer survivor Bob Riter forges connections among people affected by all types of cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Get Involved
That Rings a BellThe End of Treatment Bells fundraiser helps patients mark milestones.
by Sophy Ziss
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Forward Look
Breaking Down Breakthrough Cancer TherapiesDrugs approved through this pathway may have limited evidence.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Policy Matters
Public Funding is the Lifeblood of Cancer ResearchLet your voice be heard in support of robust, sustained and predictable federal funding increases.
by George D. Demetri, MD
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Reinforcements for Cancer Research
Scientific meeting emphasizes the importance of patient advocates in helping researchers to reduce cancer health disparities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Does Medicaid Expansion Have an Impact?
Analysis suggests states that opted for Medicaid expansion had higher use of hormone therapy for breast cancer patients.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Achieving Health Equality
National Cancer Institute director Norman “Ned” Sharpless describes the challenge and opportunity of studying cancer disparities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Cancer Talk
An Evidence-Based Guide to Integrative Medicine
ASCO and the Society for Integrative Oncology issue recommendations for integrative medicine approaches that have been supported with research.
by Teresa Bergen
A Look at Disparities Across Cancer CareA new AACR report tracks progress in addressing cancer health disparities and identifies work that still needs to be done.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Credit Agencies to Remove Some Medical Debt From ReportsChanges to what medical debt is included in credit reports could give patients more time to resolve outstanding bills.
by Karon Warren
The Mental Toll of a Cancer DiagnosisNew studies shine a light on the effects of a cancer diagnosis on mental health and suicide risk.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman