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Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical ResearchTen-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
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Forward Look
Medicare Rule Expands Access to Navigation ServicesExperts hope Medicare reimbursement for patient navigation will allow more treatment sites to offer this assistance.
by Carolyn Bernhardt
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Forward Look
The Cost of Dental Side EffectsHead and neck cancer survivors often face significant costs for treatments not covered by health insurance.
by Kris Conner
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Policy Matters
The Future of Perioperative Clinical Trial DesignsA recent FDA-AACR workshop explored best practices for trial design, analysis and interpretation of clinical studies with multiple phases of treatment.
by Elizabeth M. Jaffee, MD
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Patients as Research PartnersNew platforms allow patients to share their clinical data and tumor tissue no matter where they live, offering everyone a chance to participate in research.
by Erin O'Donnell
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Get Involved
Happy FeetThe HallieStrong Foundation sends people receiving cancer treatment socks designed to put smiles on their faces.
by Thomas Celona
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Advocacy After LossFollowing her son’s death from peripheral T-cell lymphoma, Sandy McHugh keeps his memory alive through Jake’s Dragon Foundation.
by Thomas Celona
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Get Involved
Ground SupportHouston-based nonprofit offers free rides to and from medical appointments for people with cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Policy Matters
Clinical Trial Endpoints for Timely Drug DevelopmentAs patients live longer with cancer, scientists need to rethink how to determine if a new drug is safe and effective.
by Kenneth Anderson, MD
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Taking Answers HomeAdvocates bring the patient perspective to the AACR Annual Meeting 2024 and leave with tools to better communicate advances in care to others.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Participating in a structured exercise program after treatment was associated with a reduced risk of recurrence in people who had colon cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Gaps in Survivorship Care Leave Unmet Needs After Cancer TreatmentA survey of head and neck cancer survivors reveals that many are not getting adequate survivorship care and may not even know it is available.
by Cameron Walker
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer PatientsAfter a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Is Immunotherapy Right for People Hospitalized With Advanced Cancer?Researchers find no evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors benefit cancer patients getting inpatient care. They urge earlier consideration of palliative care.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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From Discovery to SurvivorshipThe upcoming AACR Patient Advocate Forum will explore how advanced technologies are transforming cancer care, with a focused lens on immunotherapy, precision oncology, imaging, and survivorship.
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What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients?Several recent studies have explored how exercise can impact a cancer patient’s survival, risk of recurrence, and overall quality of life.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
