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This Week's Advocacy News: 'FDA Issues Final Rule Increasing the Minimum Age for Certain Restrictions on Tobacco Sales'

On August 29, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a final rule that raises the minimum age for certain restrictions on tobacco product sales. Once implemented, the requirements are expected to help decrease underage tobacco sales.

September 09, 2024

Updates From Capitol Hill

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Patient Advocacy

Tobacco Ads on Streaming Platforms Inequitably Target Certain Groups, May Contribute to Disparities in Use

August 30, 2024

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Cancer Moonshot

This Week's Advocacy News: 'Biden Touts Cancer Moonshot Initiative in New Orleans, Announcing $150 Million in New Funding'

August 23, 2024

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Access to Cancer Care

Ibrutinib Costs Drop 38% Under Medicare Price Negotiations

August 16, 2024

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Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

This Week's Advocacy News: 'Congress Will Probably Have to Punt to Keep the Government Open in October'

August 09, 2024

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Diversity Action Plans for Certain Clinical Trials

August 02, 2024

White House Africa Cancer Forum

Global Cancer Care

White House Announces Global Funding, Initiatives to Support Cancer Moonshot Goals

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Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

This Week's Advocacy News: 'How the Supreme Court Has Roiled U.S. Healthcare Agencies'

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Tobacco, E-Cigarettes, and Vaping

Promising ‘Stringent Restrictions’ for Youth, FDA Authorizes Marketing of Four Menthol E-Cigarette Products

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Launches Pilot Program to Guide Accuracy of Diagnostic Lab Tests for Cancer Biomarkers

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Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

This Week's Advocacy News: 'U.S. Urges Dismissal of Lawsuit Demanding Menthol Cigarette Ban'

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Ethics in Nursing

NCI Researchers Find an Algorithm That May Minimize Race and Ethnicity Bias in Medical AI

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Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

New Federal Multiagency Task Force Will Curb the Distribution and Sale of Illegal E-Cigarettes

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Access to Cancer Care

This Week's Advocacy News: 'Obamacare Preventive Care Mandate to Stay in Place After Court Ruling'

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National Cancer Institute (NCI)

5 Tips for Evaluating AI Tools in Clinical Practice or Research, According to NCI

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Cancer Health Disparities

Latest Global Cancer Statistics Underscore the Stark Need to Address Resource-Based Disparities

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves 50th Biosimilar Agent—Which Is Also the 25th Approval in Oncology

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Cancer Health Disparities

This Week's Advocacy News: 'Landmark Study of Cancer in Black Females Launches in 20 States, Aiming to Be Largest Ever'

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Caregiver Support

Better Bereavement and Palliative Care Priorities Are Needed Internationally

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Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

This Week's Advocacy News: 'Altered Regulation of Genes Linked to Prostate Cancer Among Firefighters'

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Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Could Modernize Medicare Payments for Radiation Therapy

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National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Virtual Clinical Trials Office Supports Onsite Staff to Increase Participation in NCI-Sponsored Studies

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Cancer Health Policy

This Week's Advocacy News: 'Wyden and Crapo Release Draft Legislation to Combat Prescription Drug Shortages'

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Represent Nursing’s Voice in FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence’s Pragmatic Clinical Trials

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Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

This Week's Advocacy News: 'White House Drops Plan to Ban Menthol Cigarettes'

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Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

Staffing, Not Lack of Resiliency, Is Why Nurses Are Leaving Health Care

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National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCI Assembles Team of Leading Researchers to Transform Future of Cancer Health Equity

Francis Collins NIH Human Genome Project

Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

Former NIH Director Francis Collins Announces Aggressive Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

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Cancer Treatments

Drug Shortages Reach an All-Time High; HHS Announces New Strategies and Policy Considerations

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Nurse Navigator

What the New CMS Reimbursement for Principal Illness Navigation Means for Oncology Nurses

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This Week's Advocacy News: 'Nursing Workforce Is Becoming More Diverse'

Joint Position Statement From Oncology Nursing Organizations Highlights Fertility Preservation in Individuals With Cancer

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

AI Helps FDA Get Drugs and Devices to Market Safer and Faster, Commissioner Says

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Access to Cancer Care

This Week's Advocacy News: 'Wyden, Crapo Release Plan to Prevent and Mitigate Generic Drug Shortages'

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Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

Nurses Help 20 Patients Reduce or Quit Smoking After Advocating for Pilot Cessation Program

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Cancer Moonshot

ARPA-H’s Revolutionary New Treatment Program Will Transform Outcomes for Americans With Cancer

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Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

House Committee Launches Investigation Into Nationwide Shortages of Medications, Including Cancer Drugs

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Affordable Care Act (ACA)

This Week's Advocacy News: 'United States Urges Court to Preserve Obamacare Mandate to Cover Cancer Screenings, HIV Drugs'

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Oncology Nurse-Patient Relationship

Here’s How the 21st Century Cures Act Is Affecting Patients and Healthcare Professionals

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Cancer Health Disparities

As Global Cancer Burden Rises, Many Governments Have Inadequate Funds to Support Cancer Services

February 26, 2024

2024 U.S. government shutdown

Access to Cancer Care

This Week's Advocacy News: 'GOP Privately Expects Government Shutdown'

February 23, 2024

Our Unified Voices Can Improve Cancer Survivorship Care

Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

Our Unified Voices Can Improve Cancer Survivorship Care

February 22, 2024

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Access to Cancer Care

Legislators Ask HHS to Partner With Congress for Telehealth Bill

February 19, 2024

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Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

This Week's Advocacy News: 'CDC Relaunches Anti-Smoking Ad Campaign With Focus on Menthol'

February 09, 2024

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Specific Populations

Trust and Engagement Improve COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake for Marginalized Groups Affected by Cancer

February 02, 2024

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Oncology Nurse Pride

Public Ranks Nurses Highest for Providing ‘Excellent’ Health Care

January 29, 2024

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Access to Cancer Care

This Week's Advocacy News: 'New Biden Rule Cracks Down on Insurers’ Use of Prior Authorization'

January 26, 2024

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Patient Advocacy

Medical Shortages Are Affecting Patient Safety

January 22, 2024

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National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCI’s Childhood Cancer Data Initiative Funds Eight New Data-Driven Studies

January 19, 2024

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