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Newswise: Multiple New Awards Recognize NCCN as Exceptional Source for Information for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Released: 17-Jun-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Multiple New Awards Recognize NCCN as Exceptional Source for Information for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

NCCN Guidelines for Patients earn Hermes Award for electronic media and Communicator Award for medical print content. NCCN Patient Webinars earn Digital Health Award and Viddy Award for outstanding achievement in video and digital production.

Newswise: Pilot Study in JNCCN Explores New Approach for Reducing Anxiety and Improving Quality of Life after Stem Cell Transplantation
10-Jun-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Pilot Study in JNCCN Explores New Approach for Reducing Anxiety and Improving Quality of Life after Stem Cell Transplantation
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found significant uptake and scalability in phone-based “PATH” intervention to improve psychological well-being in blood cancer patients, according to new study in JNCCN.

Newswise: Oncology Events in Poland Solidify Collaboration with NCCN
Released: 21-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Oncology Events in Poland Solidify Collaboration with NCCN
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network participates in meetings hosted by Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, the Polish Oncological Society, and Alliance for Innovation to advance work adapting proven cancer treatment guidelines for Poland.

Newswise: NCCN Publishes New Resource for Patients with Intestinal Cancer Type Most Have Never Heard of Before Diagnosis
Released: 20-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
NCCN Publishes New Resource for Patients with Intestinal Cancer Type Most Have Never Heard of Before Diagnosis
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

The NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Small Bowel Adenocarcinoma are now available for free download at NCCN.org/patientguidelines, thanks to funding from the NCCN Foundation®.

Newswise: Dr. Daniel Geynisman Named New Editor-in-Chief for JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Released: 16-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Dr. Daniel Geynisman Named New Editor-in-Chief for JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

Daniel M. Geynisman, MD, is being announced the new Editor-in-Chief for JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Dr. Geynisman, Chief of the Division of Genitourinary Medical Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, has a long history of working with NCCN in a variety of roles.

Newswise: NCCN Policy Summit Encourages Conversation and Action on Sexual Health and Fertility Issues Faced by People with Cancer
Released: 6-May-2024 2:00 PM EDT
NCCN Policy Summit Encourages Conversation and Action on Sexual Health and Fertility Issues Faced by People with Cancer
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The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—hosts an oncology policy summit focused on how sexual and reproductive health can impact people with cancer before, during, and after treatment.

Newswise: Resource-Appropriate Cancer Care, Including Coexisting Health Issues of HIV and Cancer, to be Addressed During Meeting in Nairobi
Released: 1-May-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Resource-Appropriate Cancer Care, Including Coexisting Health Issues of HIV and Cancer, to be Addressed During Meeting in Nairobi
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

International collaboration to improve cancer outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa is working to update consensus harmonized guidelines on several key subjects in oncology, including how best to treat people with both cancer and HIV.

Newswise: National Comprehensive Cancer Network Awards Champions for Excellence and Outstanding Contributions in Cancer Care
Released: 17-Apr-2024 8:30 AM EDT
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Awards Champions for Excellence and Outstanding Contributions in Cancer Care
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—announces 2024 award recipients that include individuals and groups who have made significant and noteworthy impacts on improving cancer care and supporting NCCN’s mission to help all people with cancer to live better lives.

Newswise: New Findings in JNCCN Illustrate Pathway for Screening High-Risk Individuals for Pancreatic Cancer in PRECEDE Study
12-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
New Findings in JNCCN Illustrate Pathway for Screening High-Risk Individuals for Pancreatic Cancer in PRECEDE Study
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

New research in the April 2024 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network showcases the feasibility of improving early detection and prevention for pancreatic cancer.

Newswise: NCCN Foundation Announces Recipients for 2024 Young Investigator Awards Honoring Future Leaders of Cancer Research
Released: 15-Apr-2024 8:30 AM EDT
NCCN Foundation Announces Recipients for 2024 Young Investigator Awards Honoring Future Leaders of Cancer Research
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the NCCN Foundation announce five winners for the 2024 NCCN Foundation Young Investigator Awards (YIA).

Newswise: NCCN 2024 Annual Conference Shares Cancer Care Updates for Practical, Immediate Use in Practice
Released: 11-Apr-2024 8:30 AM EDT
NCCN 2024 Annual Conference Shares Cancer Care Updates for Practical, Immediate Use in Practice
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

More than 1,700 oncology professionals attended National Comprehensive Cancer Network meeting in Orlando and online, featuring clinical and administrative updates for improving cancer care worldwide, plenary sessions on Lynch syndrome and drug shortages, plus nearly 200 poster abstracts with new research.

Newswise: Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Matt Kalaycio Appointed Chair of Board of Directors for National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Released: 8-Apr-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Matt Kalaycio Appointed Chair of Board of Directors for National Comprehensive Cancer Network
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—a nonprofit devoted to patient care, research, and education—is announcing the election of Matt Kalaycio, MD, FACP, as Chair of the Board of Directors, with Christopher H. Lieu, MD, elected as Vice-Chair, succeeding Dr. Kalaycio in the position he has held since 2022.

Newswise: Manager of Cancer Care Equity Program for NCCN Named to ‘40 Under 40’ List from National Minority Quality Forum
Released: 20-Mar-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Manager of Cancer Care Equity Program for NCCN Named to ‘40 Under 40’ List from National Minority Quality Forum
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

Taneal D. Carter, MS, MPA, Manager of Cancer Care Equity Program for NCCN, has been named one of 2024’s ‘40 Under 40’ by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF). Visit NCCN.org/equity for more information.

Newswise: NCCN Updates Treatment Recommendations for Breast, Colorectal, Lung, and other Cancer Types Based on Emerging Evidence
Released: 4-Mar-2024 8:30 AM EST
NCCN Updates Treatment Recommendations for Breast, Colorectal, Lung, and other Cancer Types Based on Emerging Evidence
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

Recent NCCN Guidelines updates—along with the supporting evidence—will be presented during the NCCN 2024 Annual Conference held in Orlando, Florida April 5-7, and simultaneously online. Visit NCCN.org/conference to learn more and register.

Released: 22-Feb-2024 8:30 AM EST
Advocating for Equitable Cancer Care: A Call to Establish Comprehensive Survivorship Programming and Enhance Genetic Testing Discussions
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

Two new measurements have been added to the Health Equity Report Card (HERC)—a tool for improving the quality and equity of cancer care. This expansion is part of ongoing efforts to address the impact of structural and interpersonal racism as a cause of disparities in cancer outcomes in the United States.

Newswise: New Resource for Selecting Best Treatment Path for Young Children with Cancerous Tumors Published by NCCN
Released: 7-Feb-2024 9:00 AM EST
New Resource for Selecting Best Treatment Path for Young Children with Cancerous Tumors Published by NCCN
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New NCCN Guidelines for Neuroblastoma address the importance and impact of risk stratification for treating one of the more common types of pediatric solid tumors; includes vanguard treatment recommendations involving multimodality treatment for high-risk disease.

Newswise: For World Cancer Day, Alliance for Cancer Care Equity Advocates to ‘Close the Care Gap’ as Observance is Honored with Congressional Resolution
Released: 1-Feb-2024 2:15 PM EST
For World Cancer Day, Alliance for Cancer Care Equity Advocates to ‘Close the Care Gap’ as Observance is Honored with Congressional Resolution
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

For World Cancer Day, February 4th, NCCN, ACS CAN, and NMQF are announcing three key areas of policy focus as part of the Alliance for Cancer Care Equity (ACCE) joint collaboration, including advancing diversity in clinical trials, improving cancer screening and early detection, and increasing access to patient navigation.

Released: 20-Dec-2023 9:00 AM EST
International Collaboration to Improve Cancer Care in Sub-Saharan Africa Updates Resources for Sixth Year
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading academic cancer centers in the United States—is celebrating six years of working alongside the African Cancer Coalition (ACC), the American Cancer Society (ACS), and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), as part of Allied Against Cancer.

Newswise: NCCN Announces Funding for Research on Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Released: 19-Dec-2023 9:00 AM EST
NCCN Announces Funding for Research on Multiple Myeloma Treatment
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s Oncology Research Program selects projects to evaluate the effectiveness of elranatamab in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Newswise: Real World Data Shows Impact of Immunotherapy in Populations Underrepresented in Clinical Trials, According to JNCCN Study
7-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST
Real World Data Shows Impact of Immunotherapy in Populations Underrepresented in Clinical Trials, According to JNCCN Study
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

New research results in JNCCN are encouraging regarding the benefit of immunotherapy for treating lung cancer across racial and ethnic groups, but also reinforce need to include more Black and Hispanic people in cancer clinical trials and highlight the importance of equitable treatment delivery for closing disparities in outcomes.



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