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PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — Patients with advanced cancer were significantly more likely to discuss and document their care preferences when both they and their physicians received targeted reminders, according to …
Cancer Care Study Finds Targeted Prompts Increase End-of-Life Discussions Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) will convene policymakers, researchers, patient advocates, and industry leaders on June 25 to examine how cancer innovation is funded and …
NCCN Hosts Cancer Innovation Summit as Research Funding Faces Scrutiny Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has launched a free weekly email service that alerts users to changes in its widely used cancer treatment guidelines, expanding access …
NCCN Launches Weekly Cancer Guideline Alerts for Clinicians Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has expanded its cancer distress screening tool to more than 70 languages, a move aimed at improving access to psychological and …
NCCN Expands Cancer Distress Screening Tool to 70 Languages Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — A new analysis of clinical trial data found that methylphenidate-based stimulants may provide measurable relief for cancer-related fatigue, adding evidence for a treatment approach oncologists have …
Study Finds ADHD Drugs May Ease Cancer Fatigue Symptoms Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — National Comprehensive Cancer Network said several staff members, research initiatives and patient education programs received national recognition for work related to cancer policy, equity, scientific research …
NCCN Staff, Patient Guides Receive National Awards and Recognition Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — National Comprehensive Cancer Network released a new patient guide on prostate cancer screening aimed at explaining current screening recommendations and addressing concerns about testing and treatment.
NCCN Releases Patient Guide on Prostate Cancer Screening Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s Oncology Research Program has awarded funding for several research initiatives focused on improving treatment and quality of life for patients with …
NCCN Awards Funding for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Research Projects Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network said it selected four research projects for funding aimed at improving lung cancer screening rates and access to care in the …
NCCN Awards Funding for Lung Cancer Screening Research Projects Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network said it recently appointed Dr. Nancy L. Lewis as chief scientific officer, effective May 2026, to oversee research programs and clinical …
NCCN Names Nancy Lewis Chief Scientific Officer Read More