Advocacy
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Why I Participated in a Clinical TrialWhen doctors told Yvonne McLean Florence she was eligible to participate in a research trial testing an experimental drug, she joined. She wants more people to have the same opportunity.
by Yvonne McLean Florence
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Q&A
Broadening the Reach of Lung Cancer ScreeningLung cancer survivor Shira Kupperman Boehler makes the case for earlier, more readily available screening.
by Darcy Lewis
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Q&A
Breaking the Breast Cancer StigmaBreast cancer survivor Judith L. Pearson writes about three women who helped shape modern-day patient advocacy.
by Darlene Dobkowski
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A Shared Path Toward Cancer ProgressThe AACR Scientist↔Survivor Program equips advocates with the scientific knowledge to share new research with patients in their own communities.
by Darlene Dobkowski
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Policy, Patients & Progress
Rallying in a Year of UncertaintyAt a defining moment, a broad coalition came to Capitol Hill to protect science, defend progress and stand up for patients. Congress must hear from you next.
by Carly McCallie
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Technology’s Changing Role in Cancer CareExperts explain how artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and decentralized care are poised to improve research, detection and treatment.
by Thomas Celona
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Redefining Cancer SurvivorshipAs people with advanced disease live longer, they face physical and mental health side effects. Patient advocates say research and care must focus on their unique needs.
by Thomas Celona
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Family of Henrietta Lacks Works for ‘Health Intelligence’Alfred Lacks Carter Jr. and other family members honor the legacy of Henrietta Lacks by helping others better understand their health care.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Designing Clinical Trials for the PatientChallenges in developing and studying treatments call for new ways of thinking about cancer research.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical ResearchTen-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
