Advocacy
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Policy Matters
Patient Advocacy Is Driving ChangeFOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has been building bridges between cancer patient advocates and scientists through unique educational programs that foster communication. In October 2020, the AACR expanded its educational programming by introducing quarterly AACR Virtual Patient Advocate Forums. Available at no cost to patient advocates around the world, […]
by Carrie Treadwell, MBA
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The Individual Sphere of InfluenceCan discussion of health inequities lead to actionable change?
by Marci A. Landsmann
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A Treatment That Came Just in TimeCancer survivor Laurie Adami reflects on her experience participating in a clinical trial that ultimately contributed to the March 2021 approval of a CAR-T cell therapy for follicular lymphoma.
by Laurie Adami
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Putting the Patient in the Driver’s SeatIn her new book, Cancer Support Community executive chair Kim Thiboldeaux offers advice to patients on how to steer their way through a cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Forward Look
Going FlatMost people who opt out of breast reconstruction are satisfied with their decision but are not always supported by their surgeons.
by Kris Conner
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Making Connections at the AACR Annual Meeting 2021Attending a scientific conference as a patient advocate can be an exhausting, overwhelming and hugely rewarding experience.
by Bradley Jones
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Building COVID-19 Vaccine ConfidenceExperts discussed how the cancer community can share accurate information and increase confidence in COVID-19 vaccines, both among people with cancer and the general population.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Chemobrain: It’s Not Your ImaginationScientists discussed the mechanisms of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment at a session dedicated to symptom science at the AACR Annual Meeting 2021.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Survivor Profile
Breaking Down BarriersCancer researcher Vicky Forster draws from her own experience with childhood leukemia to emphasize patient voices in cancer research.
by Bradley Jones
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Hope for Cancer Health EquityHealth care providers and communities are making strides toward ensuring equity in cancer treatment.
by Marci A. Landsmann
