Blogs
A collection of blog posts pertaining to the President's Cancer Panel and related topics.
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Dr. Carol Brown on a Career Advancing Health EquityThis post is the third in a series on getting to know the President’s Cancer Panel. Learn more about the career journey of Panel member, Dr. Carol Brown, and her work advancing health equity in gynecological oncology.
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National Cancer Plan Stakeholder Meeting: Rising to the Challenge of Cancer Workforce NeedsOn September 12 and 13, the President’s Cancer Panel convened a two-day public meeting to assess cancer workforce challenges and discuss strategies for building and retaining a robust and diverse clinical care and research workforce. Check out our latest blog post to learn more about common themes and ideas that emerged from the meeting.
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A Paradigm Shift: Dr. Mitchel Berger on the Challenges and Rewards of Neuro-OncologyThis post is the second in a series on getting to know the President’s Cancer Panel. Learn more about the career journey of Panel member, Dr. Mitchel Berger, and his innovations in neuro-oncology.
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“We Had to Do Better”: Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee on a Career in Cancer Research and TreatmentThis post is the first in a series on getting to know the President’s Cancer Panel. Stay tuned for interviews with the other Panel members.
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President’s Cancer Panel Issues Report on National Cancer Plan ProgressOn February 28, 2024, the Panel published its inaugural report to the President on the National Cancer Plan. Read our latest blog post to learn more about the Panel’s assessment process and the five priority areas identified in the report.
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Meeting 3 Recap: Policy Considerations at the Intersection of Technology and Patient NavigationOn December 7, 2023, the President’s Cancer Panel held the third of three public meetings with key experts to discuss policy opportunities to advance the use of technology in patient navigation. Read our latest blog post to learn more about common themes and priority areas that emerged from this meeting.
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Meeting 2 Recap: Technology Opportunities for Patient NavigationOn November 2 and 3, 2023, the President’s Cancer Panel held the second of three public meetings with key experts to discuss all current and potential uses of technology to support patient navigation. Read our latest blog post to find out more about common themes and priority areas that emerged from this meeting.
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Meeting 1 Recap: Opportunities for Enhancing Patient NavigationOn October 17, 2023, the President’s Cancer Panel convened the first of three public meetings with key experts to discuss gaps and opportunities at the intersection of technology and patient navigation. Read our latest blog post to find out more about common themes and priority areas that emerged from this meeting.
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Panel Recommendations in Action: Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Cancer CareA key to addressing health disparities - as highlighted in the 2010 Panel Report - is addressing social determinants of health in patient care. Learn how organizations are taking steps to better address patients’ social needs and risks in cancer care.
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National Cancer Plan Stakeholder Meeting: Cancer Community Comes Together to Share Ideas for ProgressOn September 7th, the Panel convened a meeting with stakeholders from across the cancer community to highlight progress towards the National Cancer Plan’s goals and discuss opportunities for improvement. Check out our latest blog for a meeting recap and learn more about the Panel’s next steps.