Marry Christmas Everyone!

Critical findings from Toni Choueiri, MD et al, illustrating the importance of protecting #cancer patients from #COVID19. ACS strongly endorses the recommendation for vaccination of close contacts, boosters, social distancing, & masking. American Cancer Society bit.ly/32Nn5AB

These cancer disparities in #CervicalCancer are striking! In addition to prevention, early detection is key. Time to #GetScreened! American Cancer Society

These disparities are stark & unacceptable. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates for increased state and federal funding for programs that provide cervical cancer screenings to those who face barriers to these lifesaving services, such as underinsured or uninsured. #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth

#CervicalCancer is almost 100% preventable, yet ≥10 women die from the disease each day in the US, 1/2 of whom are in their 50s or younger. Our 2022 American Cancer Society report has the latest info on cervical cancer prevention: bit.ly/2022CancerStats #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth

"Increasing Medicaid income eligibility could be an important policy lever for improving survival after #Cancer diagnosis," said Jingxuan Zhao, one of our American Cancer Society Society scientists. phillyvoice.com/medicaid-incom…

So looking forward to partnering with KGallagher as American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network continues the fight in 2022!

“Ending cancer as we know it…this is a White House priority, period”, said President Donald J. Trump. President Biden— the American Cancer Society stands with you! Together, #NothingCanStopUs #CancerMoonshot American Cancer Society

New paper by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and Genentech shows many insurance plans do not cover #biomarkertesting, even when it’s recommended by National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines – highlighting the need for state policies that increase patient access to this important innovation. bit.ly/35R96uD

“Individuals with cancer and their families can’t wait. It’s time to turn our collective goal into action.”Those are the lead words from a new ad campaign calling on Congress to pass the FY22 budget & launch efforts to make #CancerMoonshot goals a reality. fightcancer.org/sites/default/…

#RT @AmerCancerCEO: RT American Cancer Society: As the SVP of population science, Alpa Patel oversees a team of researchers who use their expertise to increase the understanding about the causes of cancer and how to improve treatment outcomes after a cancer dia…

Ever wonder how cancer risk factors are identified? You need an ace cancer researcher like Dr Patel. So thankful to have a #womaninscience leader of this exceptional caliber leading the ACS cohort study teams and more! American Cancer Society

It's time like these when speaking out & sharing your story is most needed! ACS CAN South Dakota is advocating on behalf of the 42K+ South Dakotans that could gain access to health care through #MedicaidExpansion.

Thank you Dr Jemal! I am so proud to represent you and American Cancer Society team at #GU22, and thankful to ASCO for asking me to speak about GU cancer disparities. Much work ahead!

It was great to spend some time with @AmerCancerCEO during this year ASCO #GU22 and discuss what we can do together to mitigate disparities in cancer care and access. The ACS is under excellent leadership.

More research is needed, but this new study by Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators, supported by an American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant, is provocative: Blood Pressure Meds May Prolong Life in Pancreatic Cancer webmd.com/cancer/pancrea… from WebMD;

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