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Policy Matters

Taking Action to Support Cancer Research

The AACR releases AACR Cancer Progress Report 2023, announces Cancer Centers Alliance, and joins 11th Rally for Medical Research.

by Benjamin Krinsky, PhD

Policy Matters

Clinical Trials That Reflect Real-world Patients

A recent article discusses challenges and practical solutions for working toward more diverse and equitable oncology clinical trials.

by Nicholas Warren, PhD

Policy Matters

Reigniting the Moonshot

President Biden proposes increased investment in cancer research and prevention to achieve the goals of the revised Cancer Moonshot.

by Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD

Policy Matters

Stemming the E-Cigarette Epidemic

An 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

Q&A

The FDA’s Risk-Benefit Framework

Using 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

Policy Matters

A Call to Eliminate Inequities

The 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

Forward Look

FDA Designates Two Cigarettes as Modified Risk Tobacco Products

Critics warn that lower nicotine content in the cigarettes may not translate into better odds of quitting.

by Carisa Brewster

Policy Matters

A Groundbreaking Report on COVID-19 and Cancer

The 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

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

Policy Matters

Patient Advocacy Is Driving Change

Patient advocates strengthen every aspect of research, from funding innovative science and informing research design, to leading efforts on Capitol Hill to build support for research.

by Carrie Treadwell, MBA