Updates matching "Palliative Care"

More than 600 cancer patients, survivors, caretakers, volunteers and staff from across the country convened recently in Washington, DC for the annual ACS CAN Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. Constituents from all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam) and nearly every congressional district met with

One thing cancer patients and survivors know about is the pain that goes along with treatment. But, according to a new report, Achieving Balance in State Pain Policy: A Progress Report Card , pain management policies in the states are better than ever, which is great news

"There is nothing 'normal' about children being struck by serious illness," says Jennifer Cullen in her recent commentary that accompanied a recent report by the American Cancer Society. And, when treating children for cancer, optimal cancer care must include pediatric palliative care, Cullen writes passionately.

When Palliative Care/Quality of Life Legislation was signed into law on July 11, 2013, Rhode Island became the state leading the nation in palliative care progress.

Dick Woodruff, ACS CAN Vice President of Federal Relations, was quoted in an ABC News story highlighting palliative care. ξThe article reflects on Nelson Mandela's use of palliative care as part of his treatment and the role it can play for all patients with serious diseases. Read the article

How does your state measure up in the fight against cancer? Our annual report - now in its 11th year - reports the progress of every state on key cancer issues.

Pain management policies in the states are better than ever.