Cancer Resources

General Cancer Info

https://www.cancer.net/: Doctor-approved patient information from the world’s largest organization of oncologists, ASCO

https://www.cancer.gov/: National Cancer Institute’s official website

https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/: Database of all clinical studies being conducted around the world

Disease-Specific Information

https://www.pancan.org/: Pancreatic cancer, focusing on research and advocacy

https://ww5.komen.org/: Breast cancer, focusing on research and advocacy

https://pcri.org/#welcome: Prostate cancer, focusing on research

https://www.lls.org/: Leukemia and lymphoma, focusing on research and advocacy

https://themmrf.org/: Multiple myeloma, focusing on research and advocacy

Smoking Cessation

American Cancer Society Guide to Quitting Smoking
American Legacy Foundation
American Lung Association
Americans for Nonsmokers Rights
ASCO - Tobacco Cessation and Control Resources There is a growing body of evidence that suggests tobacco use by cancer patients can complicate a wide variety of treatments, including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. However, patients already diagnosed with cancer can still benefit greatly from quitting tobacco use. Oncology providers have a responsibility to help their patients with tobacco cessation strategies in order to reduce complications and improve patient outcomes.
Become an EX
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
CDC Smoking & Tobacco Use
DropCigarettes
North American Quitline Consortium
Smokefree.gov
Tobacco.org

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New Strategies magazine - Grass Roots Innovation

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On October 21, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to delay the start date of the Radiation Oncology (RO) model until July 1, 2021. The change comes following stakeholder concerns—the Association for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) among them—about the challenges of implementing the model by the initial start date, January 1, 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NEW ASH Virtual Listening Sessions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Coming soon: The ASH Virtual Listening Sessions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will explore issues facing those from backgrounds traditionally disadvantaged in medicine, as well as DEI opportunities in the hematology community. ASH is currently seeking participants willing to share their thoughts and experiences on DEI issues related to race, ethnicity, gender, ability, and/or sexual orientation for the first set of listening sessions. ASH members interested in participating in the listening sessions are encouraged to sign up soon as we anticipate significant interest.

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