A Multipronged Approach Can Address Disparities in Cancer Care for Patients in Rural Communities

October 27, 2024 9:00 am

by Kyle Doherty

Investigators are examining and implementing several innovations that they hope will combat the persistent issue of limited access to cancer care for patients living in rural areas, including programs aimed at increasing clinical trial enrollment for these … Read more

ASCO Releases Statement on Recommendations to Improve Accessibility to Cancer Clinical Trials

August 14, 2024 9:00 am

by Kyle Doherty

A research statement was published by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) that describes 4 recommendations for decentralization to improve accessibility of cancer clinical trials.1,2

In the statement, the ASCO panel recommended that the FDA … Read more

Stigmas About Palliative Care Are Harming Our Seriously Ill Patients

July 10, 2024 9:00 am

by Stephen “Fred” Divers, MD, Chief Medical Officer & Julia Frydman, MD, Medical Director for Palliative Care

“I wish we had done this sooner.” This is something that we hear a lot from our patients and their families when they … Read more

New Approach May Help People with Cancer Better Manage Depression, Pain, and Fatigue

May 14, 2024 9:00 am

Clearity offers emotional support to individuals with ovarian cancer through our Steps Through OC program. If you would like personal one-to-one assistance with the stress and challenges associated with an ovarian cancer diagnosis, our team of OC Counselors may be Read more

Financial Navigation Can Reduce the Financial Toxicity of Cancer Care

April 21, 2023 9:00 am

Clearity’s Perspective: Ask your health care team if they have a social worker, financial navigator, patient navigator, or nurse navigator who can help you manage the financial impacts of cancer. See Clearity’s Information and Support Resources for national organizations that Read more