Cancer Research UK just shared its patient and public involvement toolkit Patient and public involvement (PPI) can improve the quality and relevance of your research, helping you better understand and articulate its benefits for cancer patients and members of the public.
Cancer care is changing — as are the clinical tools, tests and the terms used to diagnose and predict its path and treatment. Read more in this article from the Fred Hutch Cancer Center by ACE member Diana Mapes, featuring ACE member Ginny Mason.
PCORI has announced the availability of grants that focus on patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research projects led by researcher and community partnerships. Proposed projects should inform health decisions for patients, caregivers and communities in the United States experiencing high burdens and practice variations in cancer care and outcomes.
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The City of Austin, Texas proclaimed March 1, the first day of Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, to be “Kidney Cancer Awareness Day” from 2025 onward. KCA Ambassador and patient advocate Annamaria Scaccia requested the proclamation. “I’m grateful that Austin has recognized March 1 — the start of Kidney Cancer Awareness Month — as Kidney Cancer Awareness…
By Bob Riter When I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer about 27 years ago, I sought out information and support from the Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance, and quickly found the power of connection. I became increasingly involved with the organization, eventually becoming the executive director after it had expanded its scope to serve…