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Taking Action

Advocacy

  • A Response to Roadblocks

    The Biden Cancer Initiative Colloquium gathered experts to discuss obstacles preventing access to care at the AACR Annual Meeting.

    by Kevin McLaughlin

  • Focusing on the Fundamentals

    National Cancer Institute director Norman “Ned” Sharpless meets with advocates and outlines areas of focus for the agency.

    by Marci A. Landsmann

  • Supporting Survivors

    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

  • 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