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Showing 51 - 100Study Finds the Financial Hardship Caused by Cancer Is Long-Lasting for Many Working-Age Adults
When combined with high out-of-pocket costs for cancer care, nearly 60% of working-age cancer survivors report experiencing at least one type of financial hardship, including being unable to afford medical bills, distress and worry, or delaying or forgoing needed care because of cost, according to...
Preferred Sites of Cancer Care: Community Oncology Practices vs Hospitals and Academic Centers
Investigators uncovered that community oncology practices emerged as the preferred sites of service for cancer treatment compared with hospitals and academic centers, according to a recent case study. The findings may challenge the common perception of hospitals and academic centers as preferable...
Mortality Trends Among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Other Pacific Islander Patients With Preventable Cancers
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has detailed disparities in the mortality rates for preventable cancer types among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander patients in a new Cancer Facts & Figures report published by Wagle et al. Background In this report, the Asian...
USPSTF Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Screening for Breast Cancer
Today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published a final recommendation statement on screening for breast cancer. The USPSTF now recommends that all women get screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40 and continuing through age 74 (B grade recommendation). More ...
American Cancer Society Releases Latest Global Cancer Statistics; Cancer Cases Expected to Rise to 35 Million Worldwide by 2050
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has released Global Cancer Statistics 2022, an update of the organization’s report on global cancer facts and trends. According to the findings, an estimated 20 million cancer cases were newly diagnosed in 2022 and 9.7 million people died from the disease...
Liquid Biopsy May Help Predict Outcomes in Patients With Gastroesophageal Cancers Following Immunotherapy
Monitoring circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) levels with liquid biopsies could help physicians accurately assess treatment responses and predict future prognoses in patients with operable esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer receiving an immunotherapy doublet, according to a recent study...
ACCC Changes Name to Association of Cancer Care Centers
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is marking its 50th anniversary with a name change to illustrate the dynamic future of cancer care for its members. The largest advocacy and resource organization for multidisciplinary oncology professionals will now be known as the Association of...
Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
“Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?’” —Marcus Aurelius To complement The ASCO Post’s extensive coverage of the 2023 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition, here are two important abstracts selected from the meeting proceedings focusing on induction and...
Medical Debt May Be Associated With Poorer Health Status and Survival Outcomes at U.S. County Level
Medical debt is associated with worse health status, more premature deaths, and higher mortality rates in the United States, according to a recent cross-sectional study published by Han et al in JAMA Network Open. Background“Patients are increasingly burdened by high out-of-pocket costs for health...
Impact of Behavioral Health Disorders on Cancer Surgery Outcomes
Investigators may have uncovered new insights into the relationship between behavioral health disorders and cancer surgery outcomes, according to a recent study published by Katayama et al in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. The findings clarified the need for behavioral health...
U.S. Individuals With Incarceration History May Have Lower Likelihood of Undergoing Cancer Screenings
Investigators have found that U.S. individuals with a history of incarceration may have worse access to and receipt of breast cancer and colorectal cancer screenings compared with those without a history of incarceration, according to a recent study published by Zhao et al in JAMA Health Forum....
Celebrating Advances in Cancer Care and a Look at How AI Is Revolutionizing Oncology
For the third year in a row, more than 250 leaders in cancer care, including cancer center directors, physicians, scientists, ethicists, journalists, public officials, and patient advocates, gathered at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California, to attend the...
Are Major Adverse Financial Events Linked to a Later-Stage Cancer Diagnosis?
Studies have shown that millions of people in the United States are financially vulnerable because of low income, limited savings, or high levels of debt. In 2021, 32% of U.S. adults reported being unable to cover an unexpected expense of $400. A recent study by researchers at the American Cancer...
Global Cancer Burden May Be Growing Amidst Mounting Need for Cancer Services
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), has released updated findings of the current global burden of cancer alongside World Cancer Day on February 4, 2023. The WHO indicated that a majority of countries do not adequately finance...
Reframing DCIS as an Opportunity for Cancer Prevention
We have been taught that early cancer detection and treatment save lives. The way to cure cancer is to find it early and treat it aggressively. The public has subscribed to this approach in our struggle to “eradicate cancer.” In certain disease types, there is merit to this philosophy. The ability...
American Cancer Society Annual Report Shows Cancer Mortality Still Declining, but Cancer Incidence Is Projected to Top 2 Million
Although overall cancer mortality has continued to decline, resulting in over 4 million fewer deaths in the United States since 1991, increasing incidence for 6 of the top 10 cancers pushed the projected number of new diagnoses to over 2 million (2,001,140) for the first time, according to the...
Undocumented Cost-of-Care Discussions: A Missed Opportunity in Cancer Treatment
A recent study underscored the need for integrating cost-of-care conversations in cancer treatment. Results of the population-based analysis, presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care Symposium,1 showed that only about 25% of patients with newly diagnosed advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)...
Medicaid Expansion May Improve Postsurgical Survival Outcomes in Patients With NSCLC
Investigators have found that Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act may be associated with a reduced risk of early mortality following surgical resection in patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a recent study published by Nogueira et al in JAMA Network Open. The ...
Study Identifies Potential Variations in U.S. Health Insurance Coverage at Cancer Diagnosis by State
Investigators have uncovered substantial state variations in health insurance coverage among U.S. patients newly diagnosed with cancer, according to a recent study published by Hu et al in Health Affairs Scholar. Background Over the past decade, health insurance coverage—which has been found to be...
ACRO, ACR, ASTRO, and ASCO Unite to Ensure Patient Access to Quality Cancer Care
The American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), the American College of Radiology (ACR), the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), and ASCO—some of the largest professional societies representing radiation oncology physicians in the United States—announced a new partnership to reform...
2023 Members Appointed to the National Cancer Advisory Board
In addition to Dr. Richard J. Boxer, the following names have been newly appointed to serve a 5-year term on the National Cancer Institute’s National Cancer Advisory Board: Margaret Anne Anderson, Managing Director of Deloitte Consulting LLP, Arlington, Virginia Ysabel Duron, Founder and Executive ...
Cardiovascular Health of Women Treated for Cancer: Understanding the Long-Term Risks
At the 2023 Global Cardio-Oncology Summit in Madrid, in a joint session with ASCO and the International Cardio-Oncology Society, Anita Arnold, DO, FACC, MBA, Director, Noninvasive Cardiology, and Director of Cardio-Oncology, Lee Memorial Health Systems, Fort Myers, Florida, discussed the...
Everolimus for Pediatric Recurrent/Progressive Low-Grade Glioma
In the phase II PNOC001 trial reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Daphne A. Haas-Kogan, MD, MBA, and colleagues found that everolimus showed activity in pediatric patients with recurrent or progressive low-grade glioma. PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway activation was not correlated with clinical...
Urban Environmental Exposures and Incidence of Breast Cancer
Investigators have uncovered that North Carolina’s urban counties may have higher overall incidences of breast cancer than its rural counties, especially at early stages at diagnosis, according to a recent study published by Gearhart-Serna et al in Scientific Reports. These findings may serve as a...
Occupational Exposure to Solar UV Radiation and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Individuals who experience occupational exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation may have a high rate of nonmelanoma skin cancer incidence and mortality, according to a recent study published by Pega et al in Environment International. These findings highlighted the large and increasing burden...
Cancer Care Disparities Among Patients With Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Investigators have found that Black patients with early-onset colorectal cancer in the United States may receive worse and less timely, guideline-concordant care than White patients, according to a recent study published by Nogueira et al in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Background “Colorectal...
Understanding Patient Engagement in Virtual Mind-Body Therapies
Guest Editor’s Note: Virtual platforms have grown increasingly popular for health- and wellness-promoting activities. But given patients’ unique backgrounds, capabilities, interests, and goals, promoting engagement represents a complex challenge both in the context of care delivery as well as...
Adding HIPEC to Cytoreductive Surgery in Gastric Cancer With Synchronous Peritoneal Metastases
As reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology by Rau et al, the German phase III GASTRIPEC-I trial showed no improvement in overall survival with the addition of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) to cytoreductive surgery in patients with gastric cancer and synchronous peritoneal...
Immune Checkpoint Inhibition With Single-Fraction Stereotactic Radiosurgery May Not Increase Risk of Radiation Necrosis in Patients With NSCLC Brain Metastases
Researchers have explored the impact of immune checkpoint inhibition and single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery on radiation necrosis in patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) brain metastases, according to a novel study published by Lehrer et al in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. Study ...
International Group of Surgical Oncologists Presents New Commission Outlining Pragmatic Solutions to Improve Cancer Surgery Outcomes Worldwide
Building upon recommendations from the 2015 Lancet Oncology Global Cancer Surgery Commission, a new Commission report aims to provide a pragmatic roadmap for decision-makers to reduce inequities and promote safe, timely, and affordable cancer surgery for every patient. The Commission report was...
Patient Education Materials on Breast Cancer May Be Difficult to Access
Investigators have discovered that reliable educational materials about breast cancer surgery may be difficult to access and are often presented at much higher reading levels than recommended, according to the findings of two new studies presented by Brennan et al and Satarasinghe et al at the...
Adults Living Alone Are at Higher Risk of Cancer Mortality Compared to Adults Living With Others
Adults living alone had a 32% higher risk of cancer death than those living with others, according to study results from researchers at the American Cancer Society. For men, the risk was even greater—38%—compared to a 30% higher risk for women. The association between living alone and cancer...
Patients and Survivors of Cancer May Be Impacted by U.S. Drug Shortages
The drug shortage crisis in the United States may continue to impact the care of 10% of patients and survivors of cancer, according to a new survey from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Survey Findings In the new survey, researchers asked 1,222 patients and survivors of...
Gilberto de Lima Lopes, Jr, MD, MBA, on Lung Cancer Management: Expert Update
Gilberto de Lima Lopes, Jr, MD, MBA, of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami, comments on four presentations from the 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer for which he served as discussant: the global landscape of three types of lung cancer (squamous cell,...
Surgical Oncologist Héber Salvador, MD, PhD, Offers an Inside Look at Cancer Care in Brazil, Complete With Its Diversity and Inequities
In this installment of The ASCO Post’s Global Oncology series, Guest Editor Chandrakanth Are, MBBS, MBA, FRCS, FACS, the Jerald L. & Carolynn J. Varner Professor of Surgical Oncology & Global Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, spoke with Héber Salvador, MD, PhD,...
ASTRO Names FASTRO Recipients for 2023
A total of 29 distinguished members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) have been named Fellows of ASTRO. The ASTRO Fellow designation, FASTRO, honors individuals who have contributed significantly to the Society through committee work, other volunteer service, and to the field...
PSA Screening for HIM Act Introduced in Senate; Aims to Reduce Costs for Prostate Cancer Screening
Bipartisan legislation that may help to eliminate financial barriers to prostate cancer screening was introduced in the U.S. Senate. Sponsored by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Boozman (R-AR), the Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-Risk Insured Men (PSA Screening for HIM) Act would...
Head and Neck Cancers 2022–2023 Almanac
Head and neck cancers comprise approximately 4% of all new cancer diagnoses globally and represent approximately 110,000 new cancer diagnoses and 17,000 cancer deaths annually in the United States. Head and neck cancers are a heterogenous group of malignancies where prognosis and treatment varies...
American Society for Radiation Oncology Names Newly Elected Officers to Board of Directors
The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently elected three new officers to ASTRO’s Board of Directors: Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO, as President-Elect; Wendy Woodward, MD, PhD, FASTRO, as Science Council Vice Chair; and Vivek S. Kavadi, MD, MBA, FASTRO, as Health Policy...
Susan M. Love, MD, MBA, Breast Cancer Surgeon, Researcher, and Advocate
Susan M. Love, MD, MBA, a renowned surgeon, author, researcher, and patient advocate who dedicated her life’s work to breast cancer care, died on July 2, 2023, at her home in Los Angeles. The cause of death was recurrent leukemia. She was 75. Born in Long Branch, New Jersey, on February 9, 1948,...
Study Explores Incidence and Mortality Rates of Cardiovascular Disease Among Black vs White Cancer Survivors
Black cancer survivors in the United States may experience a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease and associated mortality than White cancer survivors, according to a recent study published by Sung et al in the International Journal of Epidemiology. The investigators also found that...
SSO Names Chandrakanth Are, MBBS, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Global Forum of Cancer Surgeons
As a member of the Global Forum of Cancer Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) is pleased to announce that Chandrakanth Are, MBBS, MBA, FSSO, FRCS, FACS, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Global Forum of Cancer Surgeons. Dr. Are holds the title of Jerald L. and Carolynn J....
Study of Cancer Metastasis Receives $35 Million Boost at Johns Hopkins Medicine
With a $35 million gift from researcher, philanthropist, and race car driver Theodore Giovanis, FHFMA, MBA, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine will study the biologic roots of the most fatal aspect of cancer: how it metastasizes through the body. The contribution, which is a 15-year commitment,...
How ASCO’s 2023 Breakthrough Meeting Is Putting a Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Advances in Cancer Care Technology and Innovation
After a 4-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, ASCO’s Breakthrough meeting is returning to Asia from August 3–5, 2023, in Yokohama, Japan, and will also be livestreamed (https://conferences.asco.org/breakthrough/welcome). Launched in 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, “Breakthrough is ASCO’s...
Second Annual Conference at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum Emphasizes Patients’ Concerns
On December 23, 1971, President Richard Nixon signed the National Cancer Act of 1971 into law, establishing a national cancer program that included the National Cancer Institute (NCI), other research institutes, and federal and nonfederal programs; funding for 15 new cancer research centers and...
A European Leader in Surgical Oncology, Isabel T. Rubio, MD, PhD, Shares Her Story and Sheds Light on the Challenges Ahead
In this installment of The ASCO Post’s Global Oncology series, guest editor Chandrakanth Are, MBBS, MBA, FRCS, FACS, spoke with Isabel T. Rubio, MD, PhD, Head of Breast Surgical Oncology at Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Madrid. Dr. Rubio is active in many societies and is a founding member and...
Medicaid Expansion May Be Linked to Increase in Palliative Care for Patients With Advanced Cancers
The expansion of Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act may be associated with the largest increases in critical palliative care services for patients with advanced cancers in the United States, according to a new study published by Han et al in Health Affairs. The findings uncovered how...
Addition of External-Beam Radiation Therapy to Brachytherapy in Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer
In the phase III NRG Oncology/RTOG 0232 trial reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Jeff M. Michalski, MD, MBA, FASTRO, and colleagues found no significant benefit in 5-year freedom from disease progression with the addition of external-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) to brachytherapy in...
LGBTQ+ Patients and Survivors of Cancer Expressed Concern Over Discrimination in Health-Care Settings, According to New Survey
About 50% of LGBTQ+ patients and survivors of cancer may be concerned about facing discrimination in a health-care setting, according to a new survey from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The new findings demonstrated that these concerns and experiences with...
Thinking Outside the Box: Embracing Innovation and Collaboration in Oncology
In the ever-evolving landscape of oncology care, embracing innovation and creative problem-solving have become crucial factors for success. At the 2023 Community Oncology Alliance Annual Meeting, a panel discussion tackled the complexities and opportunities associated with implementing value-based...
