Advocacy

Arati Prabhakar Becomes First Woman and Person of Color as U.S. Presidential Advisor for Science and Technology

The U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of Arati Prabhakar, PhD, as director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and chief advisor to the president for science and technology in September 2022, making her the first woman and person of color confirmed to lead OSTP.

November 28, 2022

Monica Bertagnolli Delivers First NCI Director’s Report, Outlines Principles to Evolve Cancer Research

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Monica Bertagnolli Delivers First NCI Director’s Report, Outlines Principles to Evolve Cancer Research

November 17, 2022

Policy Investments in Biomarkers Are Changing Cancer Outcomes

Cancer healthcare advocacy

Policy Investments in Biomarkers Are Changing Cancer Outcomes

November 17, 2022

FDA and DOJ File Permanent Injunctions Against Six E-Cigarette Manufacturers

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA and DOJ File Permanent Injunctions Against Six E-Cigarette Manufacturers

November 16, 2022

Biden-Harris Administration Make Largest Investment Ever in Navigators for 2023 Open Enrollment Period

Patient financial advocacy

Biden-Harris Administration Make Largest Investment Ever in Navigators for 2023 Open Enrollment Period

November 15, 2022

FDA Removes Racist Root From Tobacco Database Terminology

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Removes Racist Root From Tobacco Database Terminology

November 14, 2022

NCI Awards $23 Million to Establish Centers to Study Telehealth for Cancer Care

Access to Cancer Care

NCI Awards $23 Million to Establish Centers to Study Telehealth for Cancer Care

November 03, 2022

Anthony Fauci, MD, Talks About His Legacy as He Steps Down as NIAID Director

Anthony Fauci, MD, Talks About His Legacy as He Steps Down as NIAID Director

November 02, 2022

Congressional Caucus Urges Biden-Harris Administration to Request Monkeypox Funding

Congressional Caucus Urges Biden-Harris Administration to Request Monkeypox Funding

November 01, 2022

New Data Show 2.5 Million Youth Currently Use E-Cigarettes

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

New Data Show 2.5 Million Youth Currently Use E-Cigarettes

October 31, 2022

CHIP Drastically Reduced Uninsured Children in the Past 25 Years

Health promotion

CHIP Drastically Reduced Uninsured Children in the Past 25 Years

October 20, 2022

More Than a Shot in the Arm, Policymakers and Providers Must Support a Sustained Case for Vaccinations

More Than a Shot in the Arm, Policymakers and Providers Must Support a Sustained Case for Vaccinations

October 20, 2022

Researcher Reflects on How Cancer Was Reported on in the Mid-20th Century

Researcher Reflects on How Cancer Was Reported on in the Mid-20th Century

October 19, 2022

NIH-Funded Study on HIV Vulnerability Could Help Erase Latent HIV Infection

Cancer risk factors

NIH-Funded Study on HIV Vulnerability Could Help Erase Latent HIV Infection

October 18, 2022

NINR and NIDDK Directors Praise Nurses for Their Role on Care Teams

Nurse empowerment

NINR and NIDDK Directors Praise Nurses for Their Role on Care Teams

October 17, 2022

Diverse Nursing Research Tackles Current Medical Challenges and Looks Toward Future

Diverse Nursing Research Tackles Current Medical Challenges and Looks Toward Future

October 06, 2022

The PACT Act Improves Veterans’ Access to Cancer Care and Other Health Support

Patient advocacy

The PACT Act Improves Veterans’ Access to Cancer Care and Other Health Support

October 05, 2022

NIH Climate Change and Health Initiative Rallies Efforts to Address the Dangers of the Environment on Health

Cancer risk factors

NIH Climate Change and Health Initiative Rallies Efforts to Address the Dangers of the Environment on Health

October 04, 2022

CMS Guides U.S. States on New Benefit to Improve Access to Care for Children With Complex Medical Conditions

Patient advocacy

CMS Guides U.S. States on New Benefit to Improve Access to Care for Children With Complex Medical Conditions

October 03, 2022

ANA Adopts Statement to Address Past Racial Harms and Build a Better Future

Nursing education

ANA Adopts Statement to Address Past Racial Harms and Build a Better Future

September 22, 2022

Workforce Violence Requires Legislative Support

Workforce Violence Requires Legislative Support

September 22, 2022

AHRQ Recognizes Nurses’ Unique Contributions to Diagnostic Processes

Oncology nurse influence

AHRQ Recognizes Nurses’ Unique Contributions to Diagnostic Processes

September 21, 2022

HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Fight Discrimination in Health Care

Cancer health disparities

HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Fight Discrimination in Health Care

September 20, 2022

House Committee Passes Lymphedema Treatment Act

Patient advocacy

House Committee Passes Lymphedema Treatment Act

September 08, 2022

U.S. Senator Speaks About Prescription Medication Prices, Joined by ONS Chapter President

Prescription medication

U.S. Senator Speaks About Prescription Medication Prices, Joined by ONS Chapter President

September 07, 2022

Oncology Nurse Shares Perspective on Evolution of Cancer Care and Survivorship

Care coordination

Oncology Nurse Educates the Public on the Evolution of Cancer Care and Survivorship

September 07, 2022

CDC Awards $215 Million to Advance President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot

Cancer screening

CDC Awards $215 Million to Advance President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot

September 07, 2022

CMS Creates Enhancing Oncology Model to Drive Patient-Centered Care

Patient advocacy

CMS Creates Enhancing Oncology Model to Drive Patient-Centered Care

August 25, 2022

Biden Adds New Members to Cancer Cabinet

Cancer moonshot

Biden Adds New Members to Cancer Cabinet

August 24, 2022

Truth Initiative Asks for Removal of Unauthorized E-Cigarettes

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Truth Initiative Asks for Removal of Unauthorized E-Cigarettes

August 23, 2022

President Biden Announces Next National Cancer Institute Director

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

President Biden Announces Next National Cancer Institute Director

August 22, 2022

The Role of Blind Justice in U.S. Supreme Court Decisions on Health Care

The Role of Blind Justice in U.S. Supreme Court Decisions on Health Care

August 18, 2022

FDA Publishes Three New Biosimilars Resources for Healthcare Providers

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Publishes Three New Biosimilars Resources for Healthcare Providers

August 11, 2022

CMS Expands Access to High-Quality Care With Physician Payment Rule Proposal

Cancer health disparities

CMS Expands Access to High-Quality Care With Physician Payment Rule Proposal

August 10, 2022

FDA Won’t Finish Reviewing E-Cigarette Marketing Applications Until June 2023

Cancer risk prevention

FDA Won’t Finish Reviewing E-Cigarette Marketing Applications Until June 2023

August 09, 2022

Cost Can Prevent Patients From Receiving Follow-Up Care, Study Suggests

Access to Cancer Care

Cost Can Prevent Patients From Receiving Follow-Up Care, Study Suggests

August 08, 2022

New HHS Office Will Fight Environmental Injustices That Affect Health

Cancer risk prevention

New HHS Office Will Fight Environmental Injustices That Affect Health

Health Worker Burnout and Resignation on the Rise, U.S. Surgeon General Warns

Nurse well-being

Health Worker Burnout and Resignation on the Rise, U.S. Surgeon General Warns

Critical Care Nurse Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s Highest Civilian Honor

Nurse empowerment

Critical Care Nurse Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s Highest Civilian Honor

The action against JUUL Labs Inc. is part of initial efforts to minimize the harm of tobacco and vapes on the public. This order comes after FDA announced two proposals prohibiting menthol in cigarettes and characterizing flavors in cigars in April 2022. Smoking and vaping cessation efforts have long been a priority for ONS. At least a dozen of cancers can be tied back to tobacco use, making advocating for regulations and cessation crucial for preventative care.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Orders JUUL to Stop Selling All of Its Products

Biden Cancer Moonshot Relaunch Will “End Cancer as We Know It”

Cancer moonshot

Biden Cancer Moonshot Relaunch Will “End Cancer as We Know It”

Medicaid Expansion Under Affordable Care Act Reduces Health Disparities in Cancer Survival, New Study Suggests

Cancer health disparities

Medicaid Expansion Under Affordable Care Act Reduces Health Disparities in Cancer Survival, New Study Suggests

FDA Launches Campaign to Prevent Vaping Use Among American Indian and Alaska Native Youth

Cancer risk prevention

FDA Launches Campaign to Prevent Vaping Use Among American Indian and Alaska Native Youth

CDC Reports More Than 1.7 Million New Cancer Cases in 2019

Cancer research

CDC Reports More Than 1.7 Million New Cancer Cases in 2019

Legislation Funds FDA Programs to Support Safety, Lower Costs, and Spur Innovation

Prescription medication

Legislation Funds FDA Programs to Support Safety, Lower Costs, and Spur Innovation

Funding to Advance Equity in Cancer Screening and Follow-Up Care Allocated by the HHS

Cancer screening

Community Health Centers Get Funding to Advance Equity in Cancer Screening and Follow-Up Care

Senators Cantwell, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Battle Unfair Drug Pricing

Prescription medication

Senators Cantwell, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Battle Unfair Drug Pricing

Healthcare Organizations Advocate for Clinical Trial Diversity in Letter to Congress

Clinical practice

Healthcare Organizations Advocate for Clinical Trial Diversity in Letter to Congress

Biden-Harris Administration Launches Initiative to Protect People’s Health From Climate Events

Health promotion

Biden-Harris Administration Launches Initiative to Protect People’s Health From Climate Events

NCI Hosts Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Expanding Clinical Trial Accrual

Oncology clinical trials

NCI Hosts Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Expanding Clinical Trial Accrual

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