American Cancer Society’s Post

Join the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) on July 24 for a special webinar, with opening remarks from ACS Chief Patient Officer and President-Elect of American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Dr. Arif Kamal MD, MBA . Learn about the latest advancements in palliative care for oncology, with a focus on innovative methods to improve access to care. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dCCrGfiG

Clinical trials play an important role developing new treatments for serious diseases, especially cancer. Diversity in these trials helps ensure that new treatments are effective for everyone. That’s why our partnership with Trial Library, Inc., and Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium (PCCTC) will support community practices to advance access to prostate cancer clinical trials for Black patients. https://lnkd.in/gze3S_db This collaboration aligns well with our existing work to spread the word to the Black communities about the importance of early detection for prostate cancer with Pfizer's #ChangetheOdds: Uniting to Improve Cancer Outcomes™

Access to quality, inclusive care is key to the prevention and treatment of cancer in LGBTQ+ communities. Watch as Dr. William Dahut, Chief Scientific Officer of the American Cancer Society, breaks down the first-of-its-kind study for PBS on the latest statistics on the prevalence of cancer screening and modifiable risk factors in LGBTQ+ populations.

Access to quality, inclusive care is key to the prevention and treatment of cancer for EVERYONE. You can take action and get involved with your local American Cancer Society! If you or someone you know needs help, we’re here to support you whether it’s treatment, prevention, detection or survivorship of cancer. Hear more from our Chief Diversity Officer, Tawana Thomas Johnson. Find your local ACS: https://lnkd.in/gXM4skqG

Today, there are more than 18 million cancer survivors living in the United States. While more people are surviving cancer than ever before, we still have work to do. Join us in celebrating cancer survivors and helping fund more cancer research, advocacy, and direct patient support to help more people survive cancer: https://lnkd.in/gst3maXJ

Sexual health can be a tough topic to talk about especially for cancer survivors, but Dr. Finklestein-Fox, an ACS funded researcher, aims to help women improve their quality of life. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gpFk67BE