American Cancer Society

Arif Kamal MD, MBA and country singer Nate Smith take a moment this holiday season to share a special message of hope for those impacted by cancer. If you or a loved one are looking for support, visit cancer.org.

Altura is pleased to support the American Cancer Society's VOICES of Black Women study. This is a groundbreaking long-term study and powered by the voices of Black women across the US. The goal is life-changing: to better understand health conditions like cancer and learn how to improve overall health among Black women. Learn more, join or share with friends and family by downloading Altura’s HCP Studies app from the App Store or Google Play or use the desktop version at www.HCPStudies.com. #healthequity #cancer #ACSVOICES #research

Our 31 Hope Lodge communities across the country are bringing a little extra warmth and love to their guests this holiday season through our Nourishing Hope for the Holidays initiative. Hear more about it from Arif Kamal MD, MBA who recently visited the New York City Hope Lodge where festivities were in full swing.

"So what if people say, yes?" I was having a conversation with a colleague about the challenge of enrolling adults with #cancer into clinical trials. We talked at length about critical issues related to trial literacy, trust between investigators and participants, clarity in informed consent, and widening trial eligibility. But then she asked me that critical question. What if people want to, but other financial, social, or logistical barriers get in the way? Who will help navigate that person to finding their way successfully *to and through* a clinical trial? That conversation, and the brilliance of my team in Shanthi Sivendran MD, MSCR, MBA, Bonny Morris, PhD, MSPH, RN, and Pia Banerjee, PhD, have inspired the newest certificate within the American Cancer Society Leadership in Oncology Navigation (LION). The Clinical Trials Navigation Certificate aims to train a whole new cadre of navigators who can speak to the "this is how" in accessing clinical trials. https://lnkd.in/eMwjXp2z

Only 7% of adults with a #cancer diagnosis enroll in a therapeutic clinical trial. And while late-stage clinical trials are about access to innovation, many patients face major barriers with regards to navigating to the right education, resources, and logistics. Like other challenges faced by people with cancer, we at American Cancer Society believe skillful navigation performed by trained and credentialed experts can help people find their way to the right clinical trial. As announced in the latest The White House Biden Moonshot Fact Sheet, we are proud to launch in early 2025 the ACS Leadership in Oncology Navigation (LION) Clinical Trials Navigation Certificate. Building on the momentum of our ACS LION Certificate — which has trained nearly 1,000 navigators across the US — we believe training navigators to address the specific barriers that people face in accessing clinical trials will materially move that 7% number north.

On Nobel Prize Day, we’re honored to have given funding to a total of 53 investigators who went on to win the Nobel Prize, considered the highest accolade any scientist can receive. Three of these accolades were awarded just this year! This is a tribute to the Society’s Research program and the strength of its peer-review process. Learn about our history and our impact in cancer research: https://lnkd.in/gix3K5dX

Congratulations, Dr. Ella Kazerooni! She was surprised with the Volunteer Leadership Award, the highest honor given to just two volunteers who have provided long and distinguished service to ACS at the enterprise-wide level. A thoracic radiologist and the Associate Chair for Clinical Affairs & Director of Cardiothoracic Radiology at the University of Michigan / Michigan Medicine, Dr. Kazerooni is the inaugural chair of the American Cancer Society’s National Lung Cancer Roundtable.

We’re honoring National Oncology Navigator Day today! Oncology patient navigation is essential in healthcare, offering support and advocacy that improves outcomes and reduces health disparities. Navigators guide patients through the overwhelming maze of care, ensuring barriers and access are addressed, especially in underserved communities. Studies show navigation reduces readmissions and improves health, making it not a luxury but a necessity for compassionate, accessible care. Because healthcare isn’t just about treating illness—it’s about treating the whole person. #ACSNNRT #PatientNavigators #NationalOncologyNavigationDay Arif Kamal MD, MBA

Getting regular screenings is essential to finding cancer early and taking control of your health. Dr. Anu Agrawal, our VP of Global Cancer Support, shares why this is important! Learn more during #CancerScreenWeek at https://lnkd.in/gKnp_dY

It’s been one year since National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) launched the #NourishMyHealth campaign, and we’re proud to be part of this effort to promote healthier living through better nutrition. Our pharmacies are helping people every day across communities to live healthier lives. Learn more at NourishMyHealth.org