Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act Reintroduced
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In Yet Another Delay that Leaves Kids at Risk, FDA Tells Court It Won’t Finish Reviewing E-Cigarette Marketing Applications Until June 2023
In yet another delay that leaves America’s kids at risk, the FDA has told a federal court that it won’t finish its review of marketing applications for the most popular e-cigarette products until June 2023 – nearly two years after the September 9, 2021, court-ordered deadline to do so.
Eighty-Seven Patient Groups Urge Congress to Pass Legislation That Would Improve Clinical Trial Diversity
Eighty-seven organizations representing patients with chronic and acute health conditions, sent a letter to Congress today urging them to improve the diversity of enrollment in clinical trials as part of this year’s Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) reauthorization.
ACS CAN Welcomes New Opioid Guidelines, But Remains Concerned About Patient Access
Washington, D.C.--Today ACS CAN filed comments with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding proposed clinical practice guidelines for prescribing opioids.
American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Statement on National Cancer Institute Director Stepping Down
National Cancer Institute (NCI) director, Dr. Ned Sharpless, has announced he intends to leave his post at NCI at the end of April. Dr. Sharpless has led the Institute for five years during which time he proved to be a tireless advocate for increased investment in cancer research.
President’s FY 23 Budget Jeopardizes Essential National Cancer Institute Resources, Boosts ARPA-H Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Monday the Biden administration released its FY 2023 budget, which includes $5 billion for the forthcoming creation of the Advanced Research Project on Health (ARPA-H) but reduces funding by nearly $200 million for the National Cancer Institute (NCI); a scenario
Cancer Patients and Survivors Cheer 12 Year Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act; Call for Continued Improvements to the Law
This Wednesday will mark 12 years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law and cancer patients, survivors and millions of others gained expanded access to comprehensive health coverage.
Cancer Patients and Survivors Cheer 12 Year Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act; Call for Continued Improvements to the Law
This Wednesday will mark 12 years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law and cancer patients, survivors and millions of others gained expanded access to comprehensive health coverage.
Survey: Half of Cancer Patients and Survivors Report Incurring Cancer-Related Medical Debt; Over 70% Are Worried About Affording Care
The cost of cancer care is substantially impacting the lives of cancer patients and survivors, forcing them to make significant lifestyle changes, and causing some to incur long-term medical debt.
Adult Tobacco Use Rates Are Down Overall but Disparities Remain Significant
Tobacco use rates among US adults hit an all-time low, but rates remain high among certain populations according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today.