This week in cancer news: No Medicare coverage for supplemental breast screening, a new treatment for a rare eye cancer, and more. bit.ly/4bh1o9D

Getting to speak with advocates from across the country and abroad is one of the more gratifying experiences of meeting coverage. Read some of the stories from this year's SSP class if you need a little inspiration today.

Most people are familiar with physical rehab, but many cancer specialists encourage patients to consider “prehab” to help prepare them for the rigors of treatment. Learn more about this emerging concept in cancer care: bit.ly/3QiVyw9 An Ngo-Huang, DO

Presenters at the recent AACR Annual Meeting explored the financial challenges of getting cancer care and ways to better protect patients. bit.ly/3QjKT4m #AACR24

In the latest Caregiving With Confidence, KJ Bannan explores how to share your perspective without overstepping your loved one’s wishes during medical appointments. bit.ly/3Uahw5T

Check out this article where I give the patient perspective on #chemo side effect and how I coped with them 🤢💩👩‍🦲👄💉 #cancer

“I lived those first five years under the impression that I was dying.” Kay Kays speaks about living 30 years after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis and advocating for awareness and research. bit.ly/3WbyrHC Lindsey Konkel Neabore Julie Fleshman PanCAN

Patient advocates at the recent AACR Annual Meeting in San Diego were connected with informative sessions, expert mentors, and a chance to share their knowledge through the AACR Scientist↔Survivor Program®. bit.ly/4b7HNsd #AACR24

For cancer patients, the second leading cause of death is blood clots. We spoke to Michael Streiff about recent recommendations for patients about managing their risk. bit.ly/4d8AUZy Ashley P. Taylor

Going through chemotherapy can be a lonely process, so Chemo Companions ensure people with cancer do not have to be alone during treatment. Learn more about this nonprofit's efforts: bit.ly/3xIe62t

In the past 30 years, the overall breast cancer death rate has dropped by 43%. Learn more about the reasons behind this progress: bit.ly/3UaKp1E

This week in cancer news: A urine test may help some avoid unnecessary biopsies in prostate cancer, states look to expand palliative care access, and more. bit.ly/3Jt21Rm

Healthcare providers have more tools than ever to manage chemotherapy side effects. Learn how things have improved and how to benefit. bit.ly/3Jqpnai Gitte Joergensen Nicole Kuderer, MD, MS, FASCO 🌎🇺🇸🇪🇺🇺🇦🌏 Gary Lyman 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇺🇦💛💙 Mikkael A. Sekeres MD, MS

Pain is a very personal experience, so it sometimes can be difficult to describe to your oncologist. Salene Jones, PhD outlines techniques for discussing pain with your doctor so they can help you best manage your discomfort. bit.ly/49DOgdj

We saw a lot of innovative cancer science at the AACR Annual Meeting last week. Catch up with all our coverage: bit.ly/3W0Vghm #AACR24

The AACR honored U.K. researchers for their work to increase testing for Lynch syndrome. Read more about their work and why this testing is important for people with endometrial cancer. bit.ly/4aX0gaO #AACR24 Emma Crosbie

“Cancer is isolating. We need to urgently shift our focus to the needs and concerns of older adults. We need to understand what their preferences are.”

- Dr. Kerri Winters-Stone (Cancer Today): spr.ly/6013wesZU

#ICYMI : As more people diagnosed with and treated for cancer live years beyond treatment, researchers at the AACR Annual Meeting 2024 explored ways to improve quality of life for patients and survivors. #AACR24
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#ICYMI : It's expected that drugs granted accelerated approval will confirm meaningful benefits for patients, but a study presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2024 found that many still haven’t proven a clinical benefit five years after approval. #AACR24
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This week in cancer news: Study links accelerated aging and increased cancer risk among younger adults, swapping the order of breast cancer treatments could improve patient care, and more. bit.ly/3xwWfeR