Risk Reduction, Clinical Trials Are Focus of Atlanta Community Event Cancer researchers, patient advocates and community members gathered for a public forum presented by the American Association for Cancer Research. by Kevin McLaughlin Getting a Read on Cancer Cancer patients are increasingly receiving treatments guided by the molecular characteristics of their cancer cells. But patients may have unequal access to testing and targeted therapies. by Kate Yandell Reinforcements for Cancer Research Scientific meeting emphasizes the importance of patient advocates in helping researchers to reduce cancer health disparities. by Marci A. Landsmann 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 Achieving Health Equality National Cancer Institute director Norman “Ned” Sharpless describes the challenge and opportunity of studying cancer disparities. by Marci A. Landsmann The Roots of Rural Health Disparities New research shows that rural cancer patients have the same health outcomes as urban cancer patients so long as they are involved in a clinical trial. by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock A New Guideline for Cervical Cancer Screening Physicians Lee Learman and Francisco Garcia discuss the updated U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guideline and the need to increase access to cervical cancer screening. by Anna Azvolinsky Policy Matters Putting an End to Cancer Health Disparities Cancer has a disproportionate impact on disadvantaged and minority groups. The AACR 2020 by 2020 initiative is a step toward closing the gap. by Michael A. Caligiuri, MD Forward Look Opening Clinical Trials to HIV-Positive Cancer Patients Including patients with HIV is part of a larger effort to broaden cancer clinical trial eligibility. by Andy Kopsa Forward Look Lung Cancer Biology Differs by Race, Study Shows Research findings could help improve personalized treatments for lung cancer patients. by Stephen Ornes next Cancer Talk So You Want to Serve on a Scientific Review Panel? Cancer patient advocates who review research proposals can provide valuable perspective. by Bob Riter, Monica Vakiner and Carole Baas When a Top-Ranked Cancer Center Comes to a Hospital Near You Research shows prominent cancer hospitals have different surgical outcomes than their affiliates. by Marci A. Landsmann Putting Chemotherapy Side Effects on Ice A small study shows that keeping ice chips in the mouth during oxaliplatin chemotherapy may prevent cold sensitivity, a common oral side effect. by Anna Azvolinsky Coping With Trauma Nearly six years after being diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer, disaster psychologist Jamie Aten is still learning new ways of coping with the trauma stemming from his diagnosis and treatment. by Jamie Aten More Posts