making a difference

May 27, 2021 · Julia Maués
In this “Voices on Cancer” post, metastatic breast cancer survivor and patient advocate Julia Maués discusses what inspired her to start a program that brings people with cancer, patient advocates, and researchers together to improve cancer care. Read More >>
April 15, 2021 · Tom Freeman
Glioblastoma survivor Tom Freeman shares what it was like to be diagnosed with an advanced brain tumor and how he found a creative outlet to share his story and help him cope. Read More >>
March 30, 2021 · ASCO Staff
Be The Match, the national bone marrow transplant registry, needs people of different racial and ethnic backgrounds to volunteer as donors. Learn why having diversity in the registry is important, what disparities exist, and how to sign up. Read More >>
Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO; 2015-2021 Cancer.Net Editor in Chief
February 18, 2021 · Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO
In this month’s “From the Editor’s Desk,” Dr. Lidia Schapira reflects on the importance of the National Cancer Act of 1971 for people with cancer and how the Act still plays a critical role in cancer research today, 50 years later. Read More >>
January 2, 2020 · Sonja Hibbs
Organ donation can save lives, including the lives of some people with cancer. Find out how the donation process works and how easy it is to register as a donor. Read More >>

Pages