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American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter
... Carter was diagnosed with cancer. He underwent elective surgery in August 2015 to remove a small mass in his liver. The surgery revealed melanoma, spreading to four different parts of his brain. He was 90 years old at the time. “A tremendous advocate for cancer education and ... cancer. “We extend our deepest condolences to the Carter family and friends at the loss of this American treasure,” Frederick said. What is Melanoma? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops when melanocytes (the cells that give the skin its tan or brown color) start to grow out of ...
Cancer patients, researchers put a face on cancer research in new ACS CAN report
Ken Stock thought he was out of options. The retired lawyer and father of three was fighting melanoma and doctors had told him no further treatments were available. It was around that time when advice from other stage IV melanoma patients led him to Dr. Geoffery WeissÈs clinical trials at the University of VirginiaÈs Human Immune Therapy Center. Fast ... of discoveries and successes that could be jeopardized if Congress cuts federal funding. The report details patients and researchers fighting melanoma, leukemia & lymphoma, lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer and cervical cancer in addition to scientific innovations that have ...
Chicago Passes Minor Tanning Ban
... voted overwhelmingly in support of ordinance.ξ Chicago becomes the first major U.S. city to vote to protect young people from skin cancer and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. A total of 38 aldermen co-signed the legislation.ξ Congratulations, Chicago! Chicago Passes Minor ...
CMS Should Prioritize Patients’ Experience as the Administration Negotiates Drug Prices for 2026 Plans
... FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, Global Colon Cancer, Association HealthTree, Foundation Health Men Inc., LUNGevity Foundation, Melanoma Research Foundation, National Brain Tumor Society, Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, Sharsheret | The Jewish Breast & Ovarian Cancer ...
We Can All Do More to Stop Skin Cancer
... also helps prevent skin cancer. Related Articles: Cancer CANdor Blog Post from Megan Ramey, an ACS CAN volunteer who was diagnosed with melanoma at age 21 Response to Surgeon General's call to action by ACS CAN CEO Dr. John Seffrin We Can All Do More to Stop Skin ...
Non-Medical Costs Associated with Clinical Trials Continue to be Barrier to Diverse Participation
... Radiation Oncology, Fight Colorectal Cancer, Friends of Cancer Research, International Myeloma Foundation, Triage Cancer, LUNGevity Foundation, Melanoma Research Foundation, Men’s Health Network, National Cancer Registrars Association, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Oncology ...
Live: ACS CAN volunteer Pam Pilgrim blogs during her day on Capitol Hill
... a lot I didn't know. For example, in 1964 there were 800,000 cancer survivors; this year, there are 13 million cancer survivors. As a 30-year melanoma survivor who wasn't supposed to live beyond five years, it's amazing to be in the company of so many survivors -- most of whom would not ...
Senate Approves Major $2 Billion Increase for Medical Research Funding
... Access and Research (STAR) Act, as well as an additional $875,000 for activities aimed at reducing the incidence of skin cancer. Cases of melanoma, the mostly deadly form of skin cancer, have been on the rise for decades and skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer. ...
New Survey: Utilization Management Delays Cancer Care; Leads to More Stress and Contributes to Worse Outcomes
... Hepatitis B Foundation, International Myeloma Foundation, Lung Cancer Alliance, LUNGevity, Lupus Foundation of America, MAPRx Coalition, Melanoma Research Foundation, Mens Health Network, Mental Health America, Movement Disorders Policy Coalition, National Alliance on Mental Illness, ...