Policy
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Doctors Urge Need for ‘Common Sense Oncology’
A movement of health care professionals say the toll of many cancer treatments is out of sync with the purported benefits.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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Policy Matters
Taking Action to Support Cancer ResearchThe AACR releases AACR Cancer Progress Report 2023, announces Cancer Centers Alliance, and joins 11th Rally for Medical Research.
by Benjamin Krinsky, PhD
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Policy Matters
Clinical Trials That Reflect Real-world PatientsA recent article discusses challenges and practical solutions for working toward more diverse and equitable oncology clinical trials.
by Nicholas Warren, PhD
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Policy Matters
Reigniting the MoonshotPresident Biden proposes increased investment in cancer research and prevention to achieve the goals of the revised Cancer Moonshot.
by Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD
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Policy Matters
Stemming the E-Cigarette EpidemicAn updated AACR-ASCO joint statement recommends steps for policymakers to lower e-cigarette use among youth and young adults.
by Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD
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Q&A
The FDA’s Risk-Benefit FrameworkUsing the withdrawal of Avastin’s approval for breast cancer as a case study, Mikkael A. Sekeres’ new book analyzes the U.S. drug approval process.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Policy Matters
A Call to Eliminate InequitiesThe AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report highlights the progress being made toward cancer health equity and stresses the need to address this complex public health issue.
by Lisa A. Newman, MD, MPH
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Forward Look
FDA Designates Two Cigarettes as Modified Risk Tobacco ProductsCritics warn that lower nicotine content in the cigarettes may not translate into better odds of quitting.
by Carisa Brewster
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Policy Matters
A Groundbreaking Report on COVID-19 and CancerThe report released by the American Association for Cancer Research includes a Call to Action that offers a roadmap for policymakers to better prepare and respond to the next pandemic.
by Antoni Ribas, MD, PhD
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A Look at Disparities Across Cancer Care
A new AACR report tracks progress in addressing cancer health disparities and identifies work that still needs to be done.
by Eric Fitzsimmons