Advocacy Archives | Page 10 of 17

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

Survivor Profile

Family Matters

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

When Cancer Survivors Get Another Cancer

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

by Kate Yandell

Forward Look

Tobacco’s Global Reach

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

by Sue Rochman

A Call to Care

Caregivers for cancer patients find themselves playing a complex and vital role as care shifts from the hospital to the home.

by Kate Yandell

Policy Matters

Keep Safeguards That Protect Americans With Cancer

Protections contained in the Affordable Care Act that benefit cancer patients and survivors shoulds be preserved in any effort to replace or repeal the act.

by Gilbert S. Omenn, MD, PhD