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    Clinical and Pharmaceutical Nurse Educators Collaborate to Bring Training to Nurses and Improve Patient Care
    Oncology nurse education
    Clinical and Pharmaceutical Nurse Educators Collaborate to Bring Training to Nurses and Improve Patient Care
    January 13, 2023
    Oncology Nurse Uses Retirement to Help Patients and Healthcare Professionals Understand Pancreatic Cancer Biomarker Testing Results
    Pancreatic cancer
    Oncology Nurse Uses Retirement to Help Patients and Healthcare Professionals Understand Pancreatic Cancer Biomarker Testing Results
    November 11, 2022
    The Life of Marie Curie and Her Contributions to Oncology
    Cancer treatments
    The Life of Marie Curie and Her Contributions to Oncology
    November 07, 2022
    Post-Flooding Natural Disaster Cancer Considerations and Patient Education Points
    Patient safety
    Post-Flooding Natural Disaster Cancer Considerations and Patient Education Points
    September 28, 2022
    Can Patients Use Continuous Glucose Monitors During Radiation Therapy for Cancer?
    Radiation therapy
    Can Patients Use Continuous Glucose Monitors During Radiation Therapy for Cancer?
    August 19, 2022
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    Cancer risk prevention

    Dietary-Produced Ketone May Halt Colon Cancer
    Cancer research

    Dietary-Produced Ketone May Halt Colon Cancer

    A compound the body produces when fasting or following a ketogenic diet may slow or stop the growth of colorectal cancer (CRC) cells, according to study results published in Nature.

    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

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration must pull all unauthorized synthetic nicotine products from the market, Robin Koval, CEO and president of Truth Initiative, said in a July 2022 statement.

    August 23, 2022
    Single HPV Vaccine Dose May Be Enough to Prevent Cancer
    Cancer research

    Single HPV Vaccine Dose May Be Enough to Prevent Cancer

    In findings that could have global implications to change the face of female cancers, researchers reported that a single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is highly effective in protecting young women against cervical infection with cancer-causing HPV types. The study results, which were published in NEJM Evidence, build on the body of evidence supporting single-dose HPV vaccines.

    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

    E-cigarette marketing application reviews won’t conclude until June 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a status report in May 2022, sparking frustration among healthcare advocates.

    August 09, 2022
    When Healthcare Professionals Join Organizations to Advocate, Patients’ Voices Are Heard
    Cancer risk prevention

    When Healthcare Professionals Join Organizations to Advocate, Patients’ Voices Are Heard

    We’ve made incredible progress against tobacco’s reign over youth, but the battle is far from over. Tobacco use is responsible for the death of nearly half a million Americans and more than 8 million people worldwide each year.

    August 02, 2022
    New HHS Office Will Fight Environmental Injustices That Affect Health
    Cancer risk prevention

    New HHS Office Will Fight Environmental Injustices That Affect Health

    To address and protect the health of communities disproportionally affected by pollution and other environmental problems, the Biden-Harris administration created a new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) office in May 2022.

    July 28, 2022
    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

    Under its authority to regulate vaping and e-cigarettes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered JUUL Labs Inc. to stop selling and remove all of its current products from the market after the company’s applications failed to provide sufficient evidence about the products’ toxicologic profiles.

    July 25, 2022
    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

    As part of ongoing efforts to protect adolescents from tobacco, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an education campaign to prevent e-cigarette use and vaping among America Indian and Alaska Native youth in June 2022.

    July 13, 2022
    U.S. Representative Pallone Questions Vaping Companies on Teen Marketing
    Cancer risk prevention

    U.S. Representative Pallone Questions Vaping Companies on Teen Marketing

    As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues its review of tobacco and e-cigarette products’ marketing applications, legislators and government officials, such as Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), are taking a stand and sharing their concerns on Big Tobacco’s marketing to teenage audiences.

    May 05, 2022
    Nurses Must Take the Lead in Tobacco Cessation
    Cancer risk factors

    Nurses Must Take the Lead in Tobacco Cessation

    Associated with more than a dozen different cancers, tobacco use is the leading cause of cancer and cancer deaths in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that 40% of all cancers are linked to tobacco use, and it’s responsible for 30% of cancer deaths in the United States and 22% around the world.

    November 26, 2021
    New U.S. Agency Will Propel Healthcare Advancements Directly Into Practice
    Cancer healthcare advocacy

    New U.S. Agency Will Propel Healthcare Advancements Directly Into Practice

    Biomedical research is what transforms medicine. Oncology nurses see the evidence of that daily, from discoveries like immunotherapy that have revolutionized cancer treatment to novel nursing approaches to managing symptoms and adverse events. And thanks to the studies that brought a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine to market in record-breaking time, the world understands research like never before, too.

    October 21, 2021
    New Study Supports CRC Screening for People Older Than 75
    Cancer screening

    New Study Supports CRC Screening for People Older Than 75

    Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening may be beneficial for certain patients aged 75–85, according to findings from a new study. The researchers reported the results in JAMA Oncology.

    October 20, 2021
    FDA Bans Menthol and Flavored Cigars Through New Product Standards
    Comorbidities

    FDA Bans Menthol and Flavored Cigars Through New Product Standards

    The authority to adopt product standards is one of the most powerful tobacco regulatory tools that the U.S. Congress gives the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In April 2021, FDA took full advantage of that authority, announcing two new standards to add menthol to the banned flavor list and ban all flavored cigars. 

    May 18, 2021
    The Case of the Weight Loss Wishes
    Clinical practice

    The Case of the Weight Loss Wishes

    Craig was diagnosed with colorectal cancer after a routine colonoscopy and subsequent colectomy. He meets with Lacey, the oncology nurse, to discuss managing the side effects of his FOLFOX chemotherapy. Lacey notes that Craig’s age is 71, weight is 255 lbs., and body mass index (a body fat ratio based on weight and height) is 38. Craig describes his activity level as “walking to the mailbox and exercising my fingers on the remote control. This cancer treatment will help me knock off some of this extra weight.”

    May 18, 2021
    Cancer Deaths Decline, CDC Says, but More Prevention and Screening Are Needed
    Cancer screening

    Cancer Deaths Decline, CDC Says, but More Prevention and Screening Are Needed

    Cancer mortality rates decreased by 27% from 1999–2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in February 2021. However, cancer remains the one of the leading causes of death in the United States, second only to heart disease, and disparities remain. More needs to be done to decrease risk and increase prevention.

    May 13, 2021
    Patient Education Reduces Barriers and Increases Adherence Rates
    Patient Education

    Patient Education Reduces Barriers and Increases Adherence Rates

    Patient education is an essential aspect of cancer prevention. Nearly 1.9 million people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in 2021, and modifiable risk factors are responsible for approximately 35% of cancer-related deaths. However, less than half of Americans understand the major risk factors that contribute to the development of cancer.

    March 02, 2021
    FDA Campaign Targets Youth Tobacco Use With Classroom Education
    Cancer risk prevention

    FDA Campaign Targets Youth Tobacco Use With Classroom Education

    What’s the real cost of youth vaping? In a campaign to combat the ongoing epidemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Scholastic, which publishes classroom magazines with accompanying teacher guides, provided e-cigarette education materials for middle and high school students to teach young Americans about the risks of e-cigarette use and nicotine addiction.

    February 22, 2021
    President Biden Rejoins WHO in Support of Pandemic Efforts and Cancer Prevention
    COVID-19

    President Biden Rejoins WHO in Support of Pandemic Efforts and Cancer Prevention

    One of President Joe Biden’s first executive orders was rejoining the World Health Organization (WHO). He also signed executive orders to require masks on all federal grounds and asked agencies to extend moratoriums on evictions and federal student loan payments, but the WHO executive order has particular implications for cancer care.

    February 05, 2021
    First-Time Smoking Age Increases Among Young Adults
    Lung Cancer

    First-Time Smoking Age Increases Among Young Adults

    Although overall smoking rates are decreasing among adolescents and young adults, a new trend is emerging: those who smoked their first cigarette between ages 18–23 increased from 21% in 2002 to 43% in 2018, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open. The increase in young adult first-time smokers comes at a time when smoking initiation rates are decreasing among younger teenagers.

    January 27, 2021
    CDC Offers Infection Prevention Guidelines for Patients With Cancer During COVID-19
    Cancer risk prevention

    CDC Offers Infection Prevention Guidelines for Patients With Cancer During COVID-19

    Immunocompromised patients with cancer are three times more likely to die from complications of the COVID-19 coronavirus. New resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide ideas for preventing infections like COVID-19 in patients with cancer.

    January 06, 2021
    NIH Announces COVID-19 Initiative to Connect With High-Risk Patient Populations
    COVID-19

    NIH Announces COVID-19 Initiative to Connect With High-Risk Patient Populations

    The assault on science, medicine, and  research has never been stronger, flooding social media and communities with misinformation about the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)’s new research initiative, the Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities, provides community education in the areas hit hardest by the virus.  

    December 15, 2020
    Smoking Initiation Declines in Teens, Rises in Young Adults
    Lung Cancer

    Smoking Initiation Declines in Teens, Rises in Young Adults

    The average age at which cigarette users start to smoke regularly has risen. Although the figures dropped from 45% of adults smoking cigarettes in the 1960s to 14% today, and teen smoking declined to 2.4% by 2019, results of a recent study show an upward trend of underage tobacco use in young adults.  

    December 01, 2020
    Aspirin’s Cancer Benefits May Not Translate to Older Adults
    Research

    Aspirin’s Cancer Benefits May Not Translate to Older Adults

    Healthy older adults who take daily low-dose aspirin have increased risk of being diagnosed with advanced cancers and dying from cancer, according to findings from a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

    November 18, 2020
    HHS Responds to Drop in Pediatric Vaccines Because of Stay-at-Home Orders
    COVID-19

    HHS Responds to Drop in Pediatric Vaccines Because of Stay-at-Home Orders

    As families follow public health recommendations to stay at home, many have missed routine vaccinations. In response to lower vaccination rates, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released an amendment to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act to encourage vaccinations and safeguard children at risk for life-threatening diseases.

    October 27, 2020
    FDA Requires New Health Warnings for Cigarette Packages, Advertisements
    Health Policy

    FDA Requires New Health Warnings for Cigarette Packages, Advertisements

    Change at the federal level takes time and perseverance. Thanks to great effort from the smoking cessation community—including ONS—the federal government is updating package and advertising warning for tobacco products for the first time since 1984. Advocates have been calling on agencies to exercise authority over tobacco products along with their marketing and distribution, and on March 17, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule requiring new health warning labels for cigarette packages and advertisements.

    March 25, 2020
    HPV Vaccine Has an Indirect Benefit: Herd Immunity
    Research

    HPV Vaccine Has an Indirect Benefit: Herd Immunity

    As more people receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to protect themselves from strains of the virus that can cause cervical, anal, oropharyngeal, penile, vulvar, and vaginal cancers, researchers are starting to see herd immunity, where even people who haven’t received the vaccine are developing fewer oral HPV infections. The findings were published in JAMA.

    February 19, 2020
    Legislation Raises Minimum Age of Sale for Tobacco Products to 21
    Health Policy

    Legislation Raises Minimum Age of Sale for Tobacco Products to 21

    Smoking cessation efforts had been gaining ground for decades. Tobacco use and smoking rates were dropping, year after year, as prevention and awareness campaigns worked to codify the dangers of tobacco. People weren’t just quitting smoking; people were avoiding the habit altogether—until the advent of vaping. Reversing a decade-long decline in smoking rates, e-cigarettes and vaping products have engendered an entirely new generation of would-be smokers to pick up the habit. Targeting underage users, the vaping industry experienced a boom. The issue grew with such ferocity that the U.S. Surgeon General declared a youth vaping epidemic in 2019.

    January 23, 2020
    Comprehensive Tobacco Treatment Helps Almost Half of Patients Quit Smoking
    Cancer risk prevention

    Comprehensive Tobacco Treatment Helps Almost Half of Patients Quit Smoking

    After nine months of follow-up, 44% of patients in a comprehensive tobacco treatment program were compliant with smoking abstinence, according to the results of a study published in JAMA Network Open.

    January 08, 2020
    WHO Reports First Global HPV Vaccine Data
    Cancer prevention

    WHO Reports First Global HPV Vaccine Data

    New cancer prevention strategies like the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine are making waves throughout the United States and around the world. Evidence has shown that the vaccine can help protect against certain cancers such as cervical, anal, oropharyngeal, penile, vulvar, and vaginal in people who receive the vaccine. For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) has global data outlining HPV coverage in countries across the globe.  

    November 20, 2019
    Medicare Covers CAR T; HPV Vaccine Confusion; Officials Target Drug Makers
    Health Policy

    Medicare Covers CAR T; HPV Vaccine Confusion; Officials Target Drug Makers

    The decision to allow Medicare to cover the cost of CAR T-cell therapy—a new and expensive form of immunotherapy—is an important one for patients seeking the treatment, especially after rounds of failed tradition therapies. Educating federal agencies and government representatives about the importance of new treatments like CAR T cells have helped drive coverage decisions, and the patient advocacy community—like ONS’s very own advocates—are to thank.

    August 19, 2019
    FDA Takes More Steps Toward Regulating E-Cigarettes
    Health Policy

    FDA Takes More Steps Toward Regulating E-Cigarettes

    After the U.S. surgeon general’s announcement that youth smoking epidemic was in part a result of vaping and tobacco companies’ marketing and advertising of flavored products, federal agencies began looking for ways to address the growing problem. The ease at which elementary and high school students can access vaping mechanisms was a battle cry for former U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who was an outspoken advocate for regulating and penalizing companies that targeted marketing efforts at young Americans.

    July 30, 2019
    Nurses Offer Wellness Checks to Congressional Staffers
    Cancer risk prevention

    Nurses Offer Wellness Checks to Congressional Staffers

    In June 2019, in honor of Men’s Health Month, a group of Georgetown nurses, oncology specialists, and professionals from other concentrations volunteered for ONS at the annual Men’s Health Network Congressional Health Screening on Capitol Hill. It was an experience that I will never forget. To be in the offices of the U.S. Congress and to meet elected officials and their staff was incredible, but being able to do what nurses do best—act as the most trusted healthcare professional for patients—was wonderful.

    July 25, 2019
    Fitzpatrick Classification System
    Cancer risk prevention

    The Fitzpatrick Classification System Determines How Much UV Protection Is Needed to Prevent Sun Exposure

    The Fitzpatrick Classification System Determines How Much UV Protection Is Needed to Prevent Sun Exposure

    True or False?

    July 22, 2019
    High Fitness Linked to Lower Risk and Mortality in Lung and Colorectal Cancers
    Research

    High Fitness Linked to Lower Risk and Mortality in Lung and Colorectal Cancers

    Adults with the highest cardiorespiratory fitness levels have a reduced risk for lung and colorectal cancer—and a lower risk of death if they do develop the cancers, according to findings from a study published in Cancer.

    July 17, 2019
    CDC Highlights E-Cigarettes’ Dangers
    Cancer risk prevention

    CDC Highlights E-Cigarettes’ Dangers

    The advent of e-cigarettes and vaping mechanisms has shifted the dynamic of underage tobacco use for the first time in more than a decade. In fact, the U.S. surgeon general declared the situation a national epidemic. Known as e-cigs, vapes, e-hookah, vape pens, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), the mechanisms look similar to USB flash drives, pens, and other items not typically associated with tobacco consumption.

    June 23, 2019
    Bipartisan Support in Congress for Raising the Tobacco Age to 21 Nationwide
    Health Policy

    Bipartisan Support in Congress for Raising the Tobacco Age to 21 Nationwide

    Two U.S. senators from different parties, who hail from states with the largest and most successful tobacco crop, have come together to raise the national smoking age. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) have teamed up to cosponsor the Tobacco-Free Youth Act (S. 1541), a bill that would restrict the marketing, sale, and distribution of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. A similar bill, Tobacco to 21 Act (H.R. 2411), was introduced in the House by Diane Degette (D-CO).

    June 20, 2019
    Everyone Means Me, Everyone Includes You: Improving the Practice of Cancer Screening
    Cancer prevention

    Everyone Means Me, Everyone Includes You: Improving the Practice of Cancer Screening

    As we reflect on the progress we’ve made to prevent and control cancer and focus on strategies that will help build on those efforts, one thing is certain: We’ve learned a lot about cancer, but we still have much to learn. Adopting healthy lifestyle habits and knowing your family’s history, especially as you get older, can help you lower a patient’s—or nurse’s—chance of getting cancer.

    May 13, 2019
    CDC Encourages Screening, Vaccination for HPV to Fight Cervical Cancer
    Cancer prevention

    CDC Encourages Screening, Vaccination for HPV to Fight Cervical Cancer

    Recent congressional hearings about vaccination have caused a litany of responses from different members of the public, private, and political sectors. Current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) evidence has shown that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has led to fewer cases of HPV-related cancers.  

    March 10, 2019
    Modifying Five Lifestyle Factors Could Change the U.S. Cancer Burden
    Cancer risk prevention

    Modifying Five Lifestyle Factors Could Change the U.S. Cancer Burden

    Tobacco, obesity, alcohol, diet, and physical activity are major risk factors for cancer, yet all are modifiable, according to findings released in a new report from the American Cancer Society. Reducing tobacco use is the highest priority, but interventions for all five risk factors are essential for a comprehensive U.S. cancer control plan.

    February 26, 2019
    Which of the Following Actions Would Not Decrease Risk for Exposure to Asbestos?
    Cancer risk prevention

    Which of the Following Actions Would Not Decrease Risk for Asbestos-Related Cancers?

    A.Use building materials made with asbestos to decrease chances of fire in your home. 

    B. Test your air for asbestos levels. 

    C. Maintain proper protective gear while working in environments with potential for asbestos exposure. 

    D. Check with an asbestos expert to assess your home if it was built before 1975. 

    February 22, 2019
    NIH Office of Disease Prevention Raises Profile
    Cancer prevention

    NIH Office of Disease Prevention Raises Profile

    In an open letter to the research and advocacy community, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD, announced the Office of Disease Prevention’s (ODP) new strategic plan to “strengthen research through increased coordination and facilitation among NIH institutes, centers, and offices, including leveraging the power of new portfolio analysis tools, ensuring ongoing communications with stakeholders, and building trans-NIH partnerships to address gaps in prevention research.”

    February 19, 2019
    Oncology Nurses Are Vital to Tobacco Control and Smoking Cessation Efforts Worldwide
    Oncology nurse researcher

    Oncology Nurses Are Vital to Tobacco Control and Smoking Cessation Efforts Worldwide

     The World Health Organization indicated that tobacco use is the most preventable cause of cancer worldwide. Globally, more than 7 million people die each year from causes associated with tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases. Despite recent trends that show falling rates for U.S.-based smokers, much work still must be done. Oncology nurses around the world can make a difference by engaging in prevention and treatment tactics, working with policymakers, and educating their communities and patients about tobacco control. 

    January 02, 2019
    Cancer Prevention: Oncology Nurses Save Lives by Raising Awareness
    Cancer prevention

    Cancer Prevention: Oncology Nurses Save Lives by Raising Awareness

    Despite flashy television campaigns, countless pamphlets and brochures, and seemingly constant reminders, people are still unaware of important cancer prevention information. The World Health Organization estimated that 30%–50% of all cancer cases are preventable. But between modifiable behaviors, hereditary and genetic risks, infectious agents, and more, the general public finds itself mostly unprepared to tackle the cancer prevention conversation.

    January 01, 2019
    CDC Spreads Breast Cancer Awareness
    Breast cancer

    CDC Spreads Breast Cancer Awareness

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent out a reminder to healthcare providers to share education and resources with their patients about breast cancer screening, detection, and prevention. CDC included a list for providers to highlight:

    • Breast cancer risk factors
    • Knowing what to do to lower those risks
    • When to get regular breast cancer screenings
    October 21, 2018
    The Overlooked Link Between Alcohol and Breast Cancer
    Breast cancer

    The Overlooked Link Between Alcohol and Breast Cancer

    At a recent college alumni dinner, a friend and wine expert pulled me aside and asked, “Is it true that wine increases the risk of breast cancer?” She knew I worked in the cancer division at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), so it was a reasonable question. I’ve been at wine tastings she’s hosted, and I needed to be straight. 

    “Yes,” I said, “the evidence is clear: drinking alcohol of any kind increases breast cancer risk.”

    October 15, 2018
    Breast Cell Layer Keeps Cancer From Metastasizing
    Breast cancer

    Breast Cell Layer Keeps Cancer From Metastasizing

    Researchers have discovered that breast myoepithelium cells actively work to keep breast cancer cells from spreading throughout the body. The findings were reported in the Journal of Cell Biology.

    September 26, 2018
    Unexpected Medical Costs
    Patient financial advocacy

    Unexpected Medical Costs; Senate Passes Opioid Bill; FDA E-Cigarette Regulation

    The financial toxicity associated with cancer care is becoming a widely known side effect of cancer treatment. Beyond the disease's physical impact, patients are suffering from overwhelming medical costs, high prescription drug prices, and unforeseen, expensive complications. Those issues, often coupled with the inability to work, are leading to many patients quickly depleting their savings or slipping into debt.

    September 24, 2018
    “It Prevents Cancer” May Be Key to HPV Vaccine Communication
    Cancer prevention

    “It Prevents Cancer” May Be Key to HPV Vaccine Communication

    In 2016, only 43% of U.S. adolescents had received routine human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations. Findings from a new study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention indicate that the type of strategy providers use to communicate the need for the vaccine may influence parents’ choices.

    September 12, 2018
    Advocating at the State Level for Tobacco Control and Smoking Cessation
    Health Policy

    Advocating at the State Level for Tobacco Control and Smoking Cessation

    In May 2018, I participated in the American Cancer Society’s (ACS’s) Cancer Action Week in my role as a legislative volunteer for ACS’s Cancer Action Network (CAN). In this role, I advocate on the state level for various key legislative efforts for people with cancer in New Jersey.

    August 24, 2018
    capitol roundup
    Cancer healthcare advocacy

    In Reversal, Trump Orders Halt to His Family Separation Rule; New York Moves Toward Legal Marijuana With Health Dept. Endorsement; Cigarettes Have to Be Labeled 'Deadly' Now. Here's Why

    Recently, immigration policies have come front and center in the news. The issue of separating children from their parents at the border was elevated to a public health issue, as the American Academy of Pediatrics—among other healthcare organizations—decried the Trump administration’s policies, noting the potential for irreparable harm to children. ONS was one of the many provider groups that sent formal letters to the Department of Homeland Security, encouraging change to immigration policies that separate children from their parents.

    June 25, 2018
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