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 Omitting Obesity Many cancer clinical trials do not track what proportion of enrolled patients are obese, a study finds. These patients may be underrepresented in research. by Cici Zhang Men Less Likely to Get Genetic Testing A study suggests women are more likely than men to undergo genetic testing for mutations linked to hereditary cancer. by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock A Response to Roadblocks The Biden Cancer Initiative Colloquium gathered experts to discuss obstacles preventing access to care at the AACR Annual Meeting. by Kevin McLaughlin Forward Look Improving Cancer Care in Sub-Saharan Africa New guidelines account for limited medical resources. by Cameron Walker Gaps in End-of-Life Care Racial and ethnic backgrounds can be factors in whether cancer patients take advantage of hospice care. Researchers and clinicians are trying to understand the gaps and design strategies to bridge them. by Charlotte Huff Study Shows Minority Participation in Clinical Trials May Be Declining Researcher speculates that costly genetic testing may be limiting outreach to underserved communities. by Marci A. Landsmann Forward Look More Options for Adolescents in Clinical Trials New recommendations support inclusion of teens in adult studies. by Susan Kreimer next Cancer Talk August 10: The Week in Cancer News Organizations work to broaden eligibility for cancer clinical trials, and an article explores the limitations of personalized mouse models. by Kate Yandell Being Candid About Cancer As a father with an aggressive brain cancer, I’ve opted against elaborate metaphors and in favor of candid speech when talking about cancer with my children. by Adam Hayden Sowing Seeds of Health A program helps cancer survivors start gardens as a way to increase their vegetable consumption and physical activity. by Ashley P. Taylor August 3: The Week in Cancer News A study indicates that being diagnosed with cancer as a child could lead to financial problems later, and the Trump administration relaxes restrictions on short-term health insurance policies. by Kate Yandell More Posts