Patients are at the heart of what U.S. FDA does. We host Patient Listening Sessions to hear from patients, caregivers, and advocates about first-hand experiences with living with diseases/health conditions. Learn about these sessions: fda.gov/patients/learn…

FDA approved alectinib for adjuvant treatment following tumor resection in patients with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer, as detected by an FDA-approved test.
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Did you know U.S. FDA has technical and scientific advisory committees and panels that include members of the public and scientific experts? Find out more about these public meetings: fda.gov/consumers/cons…

#FDAapproves a fluorescent imaging drug for adults with breast cancer that is administered by injection before lumpectomy surgery to assist in the detection of cancerous tissue: fda.gov/drugs/news-eve…

With #BreastCancer , early detection could make all the difference. Learn more about getting regular #mammograms to find breast cancer before symptoms occur: ow.ly/I2SN50Rj164

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#DYK CTTI and U.S. FDA have a collaborative group of 16 representatives of the patient community centered around improving communication, education and patient engagement called the Patient Engagement Collaborative (PEC)? Learn more about the PEC: fda.gov/patients/learn…

Are you a patient, caregiver or advocate with questions or stories to share? Use our “Patients Ask FDA” webform to submit your questions and meeting requests here: accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/e…

#DYK we have videos from the patient community about sharing their perspectives with U.S. FDA Patient Listening Sessions? Check out the videos to learn more about why patient communities should get involved with the FDA Patient Listening Session program: fda.gov/patients/learn…

What is Expanded Access (EA)? It is the use of an investigational drug or biologic to treat a patient, who is living with a serious disease or condition and who does not have comparable or satisfactory alternative therapies. Read about the EA program: fda.gov/news-events/ex…

Clinical trial diversity is key to treating medical conditions, including rare diseases, which affect more than 30 million people in the United States. Could participating in a clinical trial be right for you? fda.gov/consumers/mino…

The “Strategies to Increase Clinical Trial Participation for Diverse Communities” panel discussion is April 17, at 11 am ET.

Register now and reserve your spot for this informative discussion on increasing diversity in clinical trials. fda.gov/consumers/mino…

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Clinical trials are research studies in which people volunteer to help find answers to specific health questions.

This National Minority Health Month, learn more about what the FDA is doing to increase clinical trial diversity and why it’s important: fda.gov/consumers/mino…

Black women in the U.S. are 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek & beyond, help raise awareness of this disparity. FDAWomen has resources to help Black mothers remain healthy during & after pregnancy. fda.gov/consumers/wome…

Have you experienced unexpected side effects or other problems with U.S. FDA-regulated products? You can report side effects and problems through the US FDA MedWatch program by phone or online. Learn how: fda.gov/safety/medwatc…

#Depression during or after #pregnancy can make it hard to take care of yourself and your baby. Learn more about #depression and pregnancy from FDA Office of Women’s Health: ow.ly/xWbH50RaOfo #WomensHealth

Understanding the importance of early detection and equitable access to care is crucial in our fight against cancer. Join us for #ConversationsonCancer : Strength in Numbers - Increasing Awareness, Decreasing Disparities on April 23. surveymonkey.com/r/GMRWVWM

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.U.S. FDA is committed to working cooperatively with a recalling firm whenever possible to facilitate the orderly and prompt removal of, or correction to, a violative product in the marketplace. You can find recent recalls on FDA-regulated products here: fda.gov/safety/recalls…

If you have a loved one interested in joining a clinical trial, our information is translated into Spanish and other languages. Hispanic and Latino people are underrepresented in clinical trials, but we can change that!

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Is It Really 'FDA Approved'? Maybe you’ve seen these words on a company’s website or in a commercial promoting a product or treatment. Here are some facts about products that are and aren’t U.S. FDA approved. fda.gov/consumers/cons…