In an effort to refocus nationwide efforts in oncology care, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has begun to outline its vision for cancer control in the 21st century through a series of articles. The first article in this series, published July 1, addresses trends in cancer mortality and disparities in cancer outcomes. ACS found that one area of critical disparity in cancer outcomes was socioeconomic status, indicated by educational attainment. Future articles in the series will focus on areas such as prevention, screening and early detection, cancer care and treatment, and research.
Read the full ACS press release here.
Posted 7/10/2018
At the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting, the Louisiana Oncology Society received the ASCO Jeffrey C Ward Affiliate Advocacy Award for advancing critical advocacy priorities that have translated into meaningful legislative victories. The Iowa Oncology Society and Washington State Medical Oncology Society were also recognized for their advocacy efforts in 2025 at the meeting, receiving second place awards.
