The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP) are calling on manufacturers of diagnostics and therapeutics to adopt therapeutic group labeling to improve access to effective modern therapies for patients,
April 24, 2024
The global oncology community will gather in Chicago to share and discuss the latest clinical cancer research impacting patient care at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. Treatment advances involving targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and new uses of technology, as well as research on improving patient quality of life and outcomes are among the topics that will be highlighted in the meeting’s official Press Program.
April 17, 2024
Cancer doctors from across the U.S. are lending their voices to a new advocacy campaign to end drug shortages. Led by the Association for Clinical Oncology (ASCO), nearly 500 oncology professionals have signed an open letter to Congress and the administration highlighting the severe impact of drug shortages on cancer care and urging swift action from lawmakers.
March 28, 2024
Today the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Labor and the Treasury Department finalized a rule regulating the availability of short-term limited duration insurance (STLDI) plans. The rule would restrict the availability of these plans to no more than four months.
March 22, 2024
Congress is expected to vote on a spending package March 22 that will fund the federal government, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Cancer Institute (NCI), through September 30— the end of the 2024 Fiscal Year.
March 14, 2024
A new ASCO policy statement is emphasizing the urgent need for global equity in clinical trials. The statement, which published March 14, 2024, in JCO Global Oncology, explains how global equity can be advanced by diversifying trial representation, increasing access to resources, and strengthening research capacity on a global scale.
March 7, 2024
The Association for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is calling on President Biden to continue to prioritize access to high-quality, equitable cancer care in his State of the Union address.
February 28, 2024
The President's Cancer Panel issued a report on Feb. 28 on the National Cancer Plan that highlights seven ASCO programs that are contributing to the plan.
February 22, 2024
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) released a policy statement highlighting the top policy changes necessary to advance health equity in cancer care. The statement, published in JCO Oncology Practice, examines how social determinants of health (SDOH) can impact a patient’s access to cancer care and outcomes.
February 6, 2024
Julie R. Gralow, MD, FACP, FASCO, Chief Medical Officer & Executive Vice President of the Association for Clinical Oncology (ASCO), will testify before the full House Committee on Ways and Means on the crisis of ongoing cancer drug shortages. Dr. Gralow will share ASCO members’ firsthand experiences managing clinical care in the face of severe shortages. She will also urge Congress to take action to help mitigate the problem.
February 5, 2024
In a head-to-head study, the triplet therapy of belantamab mafodotin (belamaf) plus bortezomib, and dexamethasone (BVd) demonstrated a significantly improved progression-free survival compared to the current standard of care in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. These results will be presented during the February 2024 session of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Plenary Series.
February 5, 2024
Results from a new phase 3 study conducted in China demonstrated a significant improvement in progression-free survival in patients with advanced stomach cancers. According to the authors, this is the first phase 3 trial to demonstrate survival benefits with a new treatment alternative to ramucirumab-containing therapy in the second-line setting for patients with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. These results will be presented during the February 2024 session of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Plenary Series.
January 30, 2024
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) announces the upcoming launch of JCO Oncology Advances (JCO OA), a new open-access and interdisciplinary journal. We are excited to name Pamela Kunz, MD, as the new Editor-in-Chief of this innovative journal dedicated to accelerating progress in the global fight against cancer by providing a platform where innovation in cancer research meets accessibility.
January 27, 2024
The phase 3 KEYNOTE-564 study has reported that adjuvant pembrolizumab provides a significant improvement in overall survival for patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) at high risk of recurrence after surgery. This study is significant as it represents the first phase 3 study to show improved overall survival with any adjuvant therapy in kidney cancer. The research will be presented at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, taking place January 25-27 in San Francisco, California.
January 23, 2024
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, conducted as part of the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort (SJLIFE), provides new insights into how diet affects aging in adult survivors of childhood cancer. This study, involving 3,322 participants between the ages of 18 and 65, found that higher consumption of dark green vegetables and nuts/seeds is associated with a lower risk of premature aging, while an increased intake of refined grains is linked to a higher risk. These findings, derived from assessments using the Deficit Accumulation Index (DAI), contribute to the growing understanding of the impact of specific dietary choices on the long-term health of childhood cancer survivors. This study is pivotal in understanding the importance of specific plant-based dietary choices in managing long-term health outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for childhood cancer survivors.
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