Keeping You Informed

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults are behind on their routine cancer screenings, a troubling trend that's caused in part by financial strain, according to the latest data from the Prevent Cancer Foundation.

The care that older adults with advanced cancer receive often does not align with their preferences and values, study findings suggest.

Cancer is becoming increasingly common among young people, with cases slowly and steadily rising every year for the past decade.

My patient Claire and I were at odds. She was 44 years old and came to my clinic for a second opinion. The diagnosis was stage 3 rectal cancer.

In 2024, COA’s Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) provided advocacy, education, and engagement opportunities in multiple ways.

In 2023, COA’s Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) provided advocacy, education, and engagement opportunities in multiple ways.

While the new year is always filled with energy and enthusiasm, it is also important to reflect on the impact of our advocacy accomplishments in 2022.

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