Keeping You Informed

A new breast cancer diagnosis that occurs in a woman who is pregnant, within a year of giving birth, or anytime during lactation is called pregnancy-associated breast cancer.

Research presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, held Oct. 4 to 7, 2025, in Chicago, showed that rectal bleeding was the top indicator of colorectal cancer in people under 50 who had colonoscopies.

A recent presentation at the 2025 International Kidney Cancer Symposium highlighted a critical yet often overlooked aspect of kidney cancer care: the difference between patients who feel “cured” and those who are “consumed” by their disease, revealing that while most patients with localized kidney cancer have high cancer-specific survival (up to 95% for stage 1), surveys show a striking gap between doctor and patient perceptions of cure, with many patients unsure of their long-term outlook despite favorable statistics.

As pharmacy closures have continued across the state, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has questioned how the Shapiro administration is following through on the promises of a 2024 law meant to support these stores.

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Upcoming Advocacy Chats: Educational Conversations on Cancer Advocacy and Policy .....

Upcoming Advocacy Chats – Educational Conversations on Cancer Advocacy and Policy .....

Upcoming Advocacy Chats – Educational Conversations on Cancer Advocacy and Policy .....