Advocates shared their stories and projects at the AACR Annual Meeting.

by Kate Yandell

National Cancer Institute director Norman “Ned” Sharpless meets with advocates and outlines areas of focus for the agency.

by Marci A. Landsmann

The Biden Cancer Initiative Colloquium gathered experts to discuss obstacles preventing access to care at the AACR Annual Meeting.

by Kevin McLaughlin

Panel of experts discuss survivorship challenges and potential areas for study.

by Marci A. Landsmann

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

AACR’s Scientist↔Survivor Program marks a milestone as patient advocates continue to shape research and policy.

by Marci A. Landsmann

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

Survivor Profile

After Shigeo Tsuruoka was diagnosed with stomach cancer, his family came together to help him. His daughter, Aki Smith, was by his side as he navigated treatment and recovery. Now she offers guidance to other stomach cancer patients and caregivers.

by Kate Yandell

Patients diagnosed with a second cancer may be unnecessarily excluded from clinical trials.

by Kate Yandell

Forward Look

Action on Smoking and Health works to reduce global tobacco use.

by Sue Rochman