Advocacy

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  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

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  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

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  Supporting Survivors

  Panel of experts discuss survivorship challenges and potential areas for study.

  by Marci A. Landsmann

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  When Cancer Survivors Get Another Cancer

  Patients diagnosed with a second cancer may be unnecessarily excluded from clinical trials.

  by Kate Yandell

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  Forward Look

  Tobacco’s Global Reach

  Action on Smoking and Health works to reduce global tobacco use.

  by Sue Rochman

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  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