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New Canadian Cancer Statistics report reveals over 1.5 million people in Canada are living with or beyond cancer

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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The report Canadian Cancer Statistics: A 2022 special report on cancer prevalence wasdeveloped by the Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee incollaboration with CCS,Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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  • The report Canadian Cancer Statistics: A 2022 special report on cancer prevalence wasdeveloped by the Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee incollaboration with CCS,Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
  • Statistics Canada is proud to contribute to the Canadian Cancer Statistics report, which provides insight into the services and research required to better support the 1.5 million people living with cancer in Canada.
  • Canadian Cancer Statisticsis developed through a collaboration of the Canadian Cancer Society, Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.Cancer incidence and mortality data are from the Canadian Cancer Registry and the Canadian Vital Statistics Death databases, respectively, which are maintained at Statistics Canada.
  • We provide a compassionate support system for all those affected by cancer, across Canada and for all types of cancer.

Miami Cancer Institute Takes Action To Address Inequities in Cancer Care with Expanded COTA, Inc. Collaboration

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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BOSTON, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- COTA, Inc. — an oncology real-world data and analytics company — and Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, announced today they are expanding their real-world data (RWD) and analytics partnership. Miami Cancer Institute will use COTA's Real-World Analytics platform (RWA) to better understand how certain patient demographics, such as zip code, ethnicity, or other socio-economic factors, contribute to unwanted disparities in patient outcomes.

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  • With this expanded partnership, Miami Cancer Institute will take concrete steps to address one of the most pervasive issues in healthcare: disparities in health outcomes perpetuated by uneven access to services.
  • Miami Cancer Institute is a leader in cancer care, providing a combination of cancer expertise, innovative technology, and compassion at its flagship facility in Miami and at sites in its distributed cancer care network in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
  • To date, COTA has partnered with Miami Cancer Institute to implement standardized, evidence-based approaches to care that lead to improved patient outcomes.
  • Recently, COTA's RWA was used by physicians to better understand BRCA testing patterns at Miami Cancer Institute between 2018 and 2019.

Stand Up To Cancer® announces new research and education effort focused on improving health equity for underserved lung cancer patients

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
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The research efforts funded by the three-year grant will consist of supplemental grants to current Stand Up To Cancer research teams.

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  • The research efforts funded by the three-year grant will consist of supplemental grants to current Stand Up To Cancer research teams.
  • The supplemental grants will focus on identifying new and innovative diagnostic and treatment methods for lung cancer patients in need.
  • In early 2021, a Stand Up To Cancer Innovation Summit will launch the project, bringing together lung cancer experts with researchers specializing in health equity and access.
  • "As a company focused on transforming patients' lives through science, we are dedicated to improving health outcomes for all patients.

Lung Cancer Registry Launches Landmark Survey on Women's Sexual Health

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lung Cancer Registry has launched a landmark new survey on the impact of lung treatments on women's sexual health.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lung Cancer Registry has launched a landmark new survey on the impact of lung treatments on women's sexual health.
  • Sexual Health Assessment in Women with Lung Cancer (SHAWL) is the first comprehensive look at the impact of a lung cancer diagnosis on a women's sexual quality of life.
  • All people diagnosed with lung cancer or their caregivers are invited to take part in the Lung Cancer Registry.
  • Founded in 2016, the Lung Cancer Registry is a core program of the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer.

Strengthening Our Schools: Cancer Support Community CNJ Provides Education and Support to the School Communities

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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Every week in New Jersey, there are almost 1,000 new cases of cancer according to the American Cancer Society.

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  • Every week in New Jersey, there are almost 1,000 new cases of cancer according to the American Cancer Society.
  • This conference provides information and resources to professionals in these communities and makes them aware of the services available to their schools.
  • By working with school professionals, CSCCNJ services are leveraged to help activate school communities to support the emotional and social needs of students, especially for those affected by cancer.
  • About Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey: Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey (CSCCNJ) is a registered 501c(3) and an independently licensed affiliate of Cancer Support Community, an international nonprofit organization.

Dennis P. Chillemi Appointed Executive Director of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
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NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) recently named Dennis P. Chillemi as its new executive director.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) recently named Dennis P. Chillemi as its new executive director.
  • LCRF is the largest lung cancer focused foundation in the US supporting lung cancer research.
  • Its mission is to improve lung cancer outcomes by funding research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of lung cancer.
  • The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is the pre-eminent nonprofit organization focused on funding innovative, high-reward research with the potential to extend survival and improve quality of life for people with lung cancer.