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Building informed awareness of breast cancer
October 13, 2021 Progress Against Cancer

6 Lesser-Known Facts About Breast Cancer

A look at six essential, but lesser-known, facts about breast cancer.

Cancer clinical trial during the pandemic with new flexibility to make participation safer and easier
September 24, 2021 Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: The Pandemic Has Brought Needed Changes

Changes that have been made to cancer clinical trials during the pandemic have greatly increased flexibility for participants and experts recommend they become permanent.

Facing the financial toxicity of cancer treatment
February 6, 2021 Life After Diagnosis

The Financial Toxicity of Cancer: A Problem That Is Not Going Away

Understanding the “financial toxicity” of cancer, including what it involves, how it impacts us and who is most affected.

Review of top cancer research stories in 2020.
December 29, 2020 Progress Against Cancer

Wrapping Up 2020: Top 10 Stories About Cancer Research and Cancer Care

My picks for 10 of the top stories about cancer research and cancer care in 2020.

Woman of color discussing breast cancer disparities with a doctor
October 24, 2020 Access to Care

Ending Breast Cancer Disparities

One of the most critical breast cancer awareness messages is about the urgent need to end breast cancer disparities.

Two young women of color sharing knowledge about breast cancer
July 16, 2020 Cancer Risk

What Do Young Women and Men Need to Know About Breast Cancer?

Young women and men will feel the most impact from policy changes that could affect everything from their risk of getting breast cancer to their ability to access potential life-saving treatments.

Reviewing top stories about progress against cancer in 2015
January 4, 2016 Progress Against Cancer

10 Things We Learned About Progress Against Cancer in 2015

Taking a look back at major stories about developments in cancer research and breast cancer in 2015.

November 23, 2015 Research Updates

5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Fall 2015

What’s exciting in cancer research right now? This post reviews several of the most interesting cancer research stories that have been in the news this Fall.

Health policy changes that are needed to improve cancer patient outcomes
October 30, 2014 Access to Care

Breast Cancer “Standard of Care”: Standard for All?

Breast cancer mortality for the U.S. population as a whole has declined less that might have been expected over the last twenty years given the emphasis on screening, but looking deeper reveals an even more disturbing story.

Breast Cancer "Awareness": What is the Message in 2014?
September 30, 2014 Progress Against Cancer

Breast Cancer “Awareness”: What is the Message?

Breast cancer screening has become widespread, but misperceptions about the disease are also common. True awareness, the kind that will lead to action to save lives, needs to start with facts like these.

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