Posted October 25, 2024
The much-discussed Live Healthy legislative package (SB 7016) made significant changes to the Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) Program, including the addition of a new 25-hour volunteer requirement. On October 14, 2024, the Florida Department of Health announced that volunteer hours spent on disaster relief efforts will now count toward this requirement. This... Read More »
Posted October 25, 2024
Millions of Americans with cancer likely struggle to access some of the most advanced, state- of-the-art treatments being tested in clinical trials for their disease, according to a new analysis from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The 2023 State of Cancer Care in America Snapshot and corresponding manuscript found 70% of U.S. counties... Read More »
Posted September 20, 2024
NCCN and the NCCN Foundation proudly announce plans to make every book in the library of NCCN Guidelines for Patients available in Spanish; with select editions available in additional languages as well. NCCN publishes the NCCN Guidelines for Patients library through funding from the NCCN Foundation. Read More »
Posted September 20, 2024
Last month, a federal judge ruled that a Medicare policy, which essentially prohibits oncology practices from delivering medications to patients at home, can stand. Some experts are concerned that leaving this Medicare policy in place will threaten access to cancer drugs for many patients, especially older individuals. The US District Court judge, who dismissed the... Read More »
Posted September 20, 2024
ASTRO announced the recipients of its 2024 research grants and fellowships, including awards co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the LUNGevity Foundation, the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), the RTOG Foundation/NRG Oncology and AstraZeneca. Through these strategic partnerships, these awards recognize and support the outstanding efforts of... Read More »
Posted September 20, 2024
ASCO announces the publication of the first issue of JCO Oncology Advances (JCO OA), a new, fully open-access, interdisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing pioneering research in clinical and translational oncology. This launch marks a significant milestone in ASCO’s commitment to enhancing accessibility to innovative cancer research worldwide. “We are delighted to introduce the global oncology... Read More »
Posted September 20, 2024
Recent updates to the ASCO palliative care (PC) guidelines underscore the necessity of providing equitable, accessible, and high-quality supportive care to patients with cancer. These guidelines emphasize the critical role of PC in addressing the multifaceted dimensions of suffering experienced by patients and caregivers. Dr. Cristiane Bergerot, Dr. Mazie Tsang, and Dr. Ramy Sedhom discuss... Read More »
Posted August 30, 2024
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), a member of the Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partnership, has launched their 2024 State of Cancer Survivorship Survey, and we’re seeking your help to reach as many voices as possible. Why This Matters: The insights gathered through this survey will play a crucial role in shaping advocacy, support... Read More »
Posted August 30, 2024
It’s a presidential election year, and that means policy activity has ramped up on all fronts. While you’ve been busy caring for patients, COA has been working hard on your behalf. Check out the COA Mid-Year Update to stay up to date on all things cancer policy. Check out the COA Mid-Year Update to stay... Read More »
Posted August 30, 2024
Growing awareness of the benefits of palliative care in patients with cancer has prompted ASCO to update its recommendations for clinicians, patients, caregivers, and health-care organizations on integrating palliative care in oncology. The updated guideline reinforces prior recommendations in the 2016 guidelines on early integration of palliative care in oncology while expanding the role of... Read More »
Posted July 22, 2024
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a hearing last week on addressing medical debt, titled, “What Can Congress Do to End the Medical Debt Crisis in America?” The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) submitted comments to the committee ahead of the hearing calling on Congress to put forth... Read More »
Posted July 22, 2024
The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently elected five new officers to ASTRO’s Board of Directors: • Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, President-elect • Jean Wright, MD, FASTRO, Clinical Affairs and Quality Council Vice Chair • Andrea Ng, MD, MPH, FASTRO, Education Council Vice Chair • Christopher Corso, MD, PhD, Government Relations... Read More »
Posted July 22, 2024
Are you interested in adding oncology patient navigation services to your practice or health system? If so, join the American Cancer Society (ACS) and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) at 3:00 PM Eastern on Monday, July 29, for Patient Navigation: Innovative Models, Workforce Strategies, and Best Practices for Sustainable Success. This free, interactive webinar... Read More »
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