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Giving Women with Cancer a Tidy GiftCleaning for a Reason cleans the homes of women diagnosed with cancer for free.
by Brenda Conaway
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Will Right to Try Increase Access to Experimental Treatments?The recently passed Right to Try Act is meant to provide patients with greater access to experimental therapies. Patient advocates are divided on whether the law will benefit patients.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Advocacy Spotlight: Sorting Out PrioritiesOvarian cancer survivor and research advocate Annie Ellis is teaming up with researchers to better equip patients with recurrent cancer to make treatment decisions.
by Cici Zhang
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Bill Aims to Improve Childhood Cancer ResearchThe STAR Act passes in the U.S. House of Representatives.
by Brad Jones
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Talking About Medical MarijuanaMedical oncologists discuss marijuana with their patients. Many of these doctors feel they aren't well enough informed to make recommendations about it, but some do anyway.
by Kate Yandell
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Healing Through ArtThe Breast Cancer Art Project encourages breast cancer patients and survivors to produce—and share—art about their cancer experiences.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Brain Cancer Patients Make ConnectionsAn app developed for glioblastoma patients allows them to track their symptoms and contribute to research.
by Brad Jones
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Paying for Tumor TestingA recent U.S. government decision about coverage of tumor sequencing could affect cancer patients.
by Brad Jones
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The Many Faces of Patient AdvocacyAdvocates shared their stories and projects at the AACR Annual Meeting.
by Kate Yandell
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Focusing on the FundamentalsNational Cancer Institute director Norman “Ned” Sharpless meets with advocates and outlines areas of focus for the agency.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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
