The Evolution of Survivorship After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis
For Terry Gillespie, a lung cancer survivor and patient advocate, the early days of her cancer diagnosis were consumed by isolation and the determination to make it through each day.
New-onset diabetes may serve as an early marker of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer screening is not recommended for the general population due to its low incidence, leading to later diagnoses after symptoms already have appeared at an advanced stage.
Obesity-Related Cancer Deaths More Than Triple In U.S.
Deaths linked to the 13 types of obesity-related cancer rose to 13.5 deaths per million from 3.7 deaths per million between 1999 and 2020, researchers reported Sunday at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco.
A patient told me that I hadn’t listened closely enough. I’m glad she did
Recently, a long-standing patient came in for her routine office follow-up appointment for management of hypertension and arthritis.
COA Applauds Bipartisan Congressional Legislation Targeting PBM Abuses
The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) strongly supports the “PBM Reform Act,” a new reform package introduced today by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA-1) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers that takes direct aim at the entrenched practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) driving up drug costs and undermining care for patients with cancer and other serious conditions.
Opinion | Protect Wisconsin cancer patients from drug profiteers
As an oncologist in Wisconsin, I’ve seen the toll that high drug costs take on cancer patients. Even with insurance, many struggle to afford life-saving medications.
Debra Patt: The Power of Advocacy in Cancer Care
Advocacy is the cornerstone of advancing cancer care. We must champion our patients’ needs to ensure they have access to the latest, most effective therapies right in their communities.
Local oncologist takes fight for cancer care reform to Capitol Hill
A Paris-based medical oncologist has emerged as a leading voice in the fight for cancer care reform, taking his advocacy from local clinics to the halls of Congress and the Texas State Capitol.
New Blood Test Can Detect Cancer Up to Three Years Before Symptoms Appear
Cancer affects millions of people around the world every year.
How To Self-Advocate While Combating Insurance Red Tape
Although it is another heavy burden to carry when already grappling with you or your loved ones cancer diagnosis, self-advocacy is vital in driving change toward more patient-centered insurance practices, Dr. Alexandra Zaleta emphasized, acknowledging that navigating the system can feel overwhelming, but ensuring that there are support resources.
