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Reasons to Hope During the COVID-19 PandemicPatient advocates learned about COVID-19 and cancer in an AACR virtual forum.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Policy Matters
The E-Cigarette Regulatory LandscapeThe FDA is taking several steps to restrict and reduce e-cigarette use among youth.
by Carmine S. Leggett, PhD
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Get Involved
Patients With PetsA helping hand for pet owners receiving cancer treatment.
by Jackie Oshiro
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Learning Medicare’s ABCDsMedicare was established to help provide affordable health care coverage for older Americans. But Medicare beneficiaries with cancer can still face financial burdens related to their care.
by Kate Yandell
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Cancer in Minority PopulationsPaying attention to the social determinants of health will promote greater equity in cancer outcomes for all.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Forward Look
Creating More Inclusive Clinical TrialsThe Clinical Treatment Act aims to include more Medicaid recipients.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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Survivor Profile
An Unlikely PivotMedha Deoras-Sutliff's experience with breast cancer fueled her interest in advocacy for breast cancer patients and, more recently, her support for research on rare cancers.
by Lindsey Konkel
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A Missed ConversationDespite national guidelines urging oncologists to bring up risks of infertility posed by cancer treatment, many young cancer patients are never told about these risks or counseled on their fertility preservation options.
by Marcus A. Banks
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In It for the Long HaulDoctors and researchers met online to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic changed cancer care in its early months, as well as how they can improve care and advocate for patients going forward.
by Kate Yandell
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The Return to WorkWhat happens if your workplace reopens before you're ready to return or you're an essential worker? For some people who have been diagnosed with cancer, accommodations may be possible.
by Jen Tota McGivney
Ten-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
Aggressive Approach to Very Advanced Cancer Does Not Extend SurvivalStudy shows no benefit from treatment for cancers at very advanced stages of progression. Researchers urge end-of-life planning for these patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Access to Cancer CareA study at the AACR Cancer Health Disparities Conference found more people got quality cancer care after the ACA went into effect.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
Understanding the Federal Rule on Breast Tissue Density ReportsScreening mammography reports will include breast density and an explanation in common language.
by Sandra Gordon
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AACR Grant Propels Progress in Immunotherapy ResearchA grant from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) helped Marco Ruella, MD, develop a new approach to immunotherapy.
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Self-screening for Cancer: Home Sweet HomeNew cervical cancer self-screening options and a portable blood test device could lead to changes in at-home cancer screening.
Alexis Browning
