Advocacy Spotlight: Sorting Out Priorities Ovarian cancer survivor and research advocate Annie Ellis is teaming up with researchers to better equip patients with recurrent cancer to make treatment decisions. by Cici Zhang Healing Through Art The Breast Cancer Art Project encourages breast cancer patients and survivors to produce—and share—art about their cancer experiences. by Ashley P. Taylor Brain Cancer Patients Make Connections An app developed for glioblastoma patients allows them to track their symptoms and contribute to research. by Brad Jones The Many Faces of Patient Advocacy Advocates shared their stories and projects at the AACR Annual Meeting. by Kate Yandell Focusing on the Fundamentals National Cancer Institute director Norman “Ned” Sharpless meets with advocates and outlines areas of focus for the agency. by Marci A. Landsmann 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 Supporting Survivors Panel of experts discuss survivorship challenges and potential areas for study. by Marci A. Landsmann Cancer Researchers Offer Reasons for Optimism Cancer researchers and patient advocates spoke about progress against cancer at a public education forum sponsored by the American Association for Cancer Research. by Kevin McLaughlin The Evolving Role of Patient Advocacy AACR’s Scientist↔Survivor Program marks a milestone as patient advocates continue to shape research and policy. by Marci A. Landsmann An Advocate’s Guide to Attending Scientific Meetings Two graduates of the AACR Scientist↔Survivor Program share tips for getting the most out of large scientific conferences. by Bob Riter and Carole Baas next Cancer Talk Will Right to Try Increase Access to Experimental Treatments? The recently passed Right to Try Act is meant to provide patients with greater access to experimental therapies. Patient advocates are divided on whether the law will benefit patients. by Marci A. Landsmann What Older Patients Value Many older adults with cancer place more importance on maintaining their independence and cognitive abilities than on living as long as possible. by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock 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 Questioning an Entrenched Practice To defend against bacterial infections, cancer patients are often put on a neutropenic diet—which bars fresh fruits and vegetables, among other things. Research indicates that following this diet is unnecessary. by Brad Jones More Posts