Almost 200 Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer Are Found in Food Packaging
Food sold in shrink wrap, on cardboard trays or in paper containers might contain any of nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer, a new study warns.
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Will Have Domino Effect for Community Oncology Practices
Significant policy changes stemming from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 are looming, and the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) has raised concerns on resulting consequences from lesser-discussed elements of the draft guidance for the second cycle of Medicare Drug Price Negotiations.
Biden rolls out global Cancer Moonshot effort, targeting cervical cancer
President Biden announced Saturday a new program and funding for research on cancer surgeries as part of his administration’s Cancer Moonshot initiative, aimed at reducing cancer deaths.
Community Oncology Alliance Applauds U.S. House of Representatives for Passing H.R. 5526
On behalf of patients, physicians, and pharmacists across the country, the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) applauds the United States House of Representatives for passing H.R. 5526, the bipartisan Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act.
Celebrating World Dense Breast Day: Raising Awareness and Advocacy of Dense Breasts
This year marks the third annual World Dense Breast Day on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
High Healthcare Spending and Out-of-Pocket Burden for Working-age Patients Newly Diagnosed With Cancer, Latest Research Suggests
New findings by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) show total healthcare spending in the six months after a cancer diagnosis is considerable in the working-age population, with high out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for patients with private non-health maintenance organization (HMO) coverage.
Excessive Alcohol Use Linked with Higher Risk for 6 Types of Cancer
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) published its 2024 Cancer Progress Report on Sept. 18, highlighting a strong link between alcohol use and six types of cancer.
Affordable Care Act May Increase Access to Colon Cancer Care for Underserved Groups
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has led to increased guideline-concordant care for colon cancer among non-white patients, patients from rural areas, and patients from the most deprived neighborhoods in Pennsylvania, according to results presented at the 17th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, held September 21-24, 2024.
‘You have the power’: Social media can support equity in oncology
Physicians and other health care professionals can utilize social media to support diversity, equity and inclusion in cancer care, according to a presenter at the COSMO Meeting.
Oncology Leaders Warn Looming Legislation Will Worsen Drug Pricing Problem
Oncology leaders are warning against various bills being considered in state legislatures across the country that would prohibit drug manufacturers from limiting the number of 340B contract pharmacies.
