Janet Freeman-Daily: On Lung Cancer and Blame
With a background in engineering and science, Janet Freeman-Daily has used social media to educate and unite patients to help advance research on a rare genomic mutation in lung cancer. Freeman-Daily, who was diagnosed with advanced non-small cell lung cancer in 2011, never smoked. “The more we’ve learned about the genomic drivers of cancer, the more we’ve discovered that any patient can have a genomic driver. It doesn’t matter whether we smoked or not, so why are we blaming people for having lung cancer?”
Cancer Talk
New studies find that electronic cigarettes trail other methods in helping people quit smoking, but they are growing in popularity among teens.
by Teresa Bergen
A Look at Disparities Across Cancer CareA new AACR report tracks progress in addressing cancer health disparities and identifies work that still needs to be done.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Credit Agencies to Remove Some Medical Debt From ReportsChanges to what medical debt is included in credit reports could give patients more time to resolve outstanding bills.
by Karon Warren
The Mental Toll of a Cancer DiagnosisNew studies shine a light on the effects of a cancer diagnosis on mental health and suicide risk.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
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Using Lymphocytes to Attack Tumors
Sooner rather than later may be the best strategy for using an experimental treatment for advanced melanoma.
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Closing Disparities Through Genetic Testing
Olufunmilayo Olopade seeks widespread use of testing to encourage prevention and early detection of deadly cancers.
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AACR and AACI Collaborate to Advocate for Cancer Research Funding
Federal funding could help cancer centers rebuild from the devastating effects of the pandemic.
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