display Latest news from National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/international-cancer-organizations-present-collaborative-work-during-oncology-event-in-china/?sc=rsin /articles/international-cancer-organizations-present-collaborative-work-during-oncology-event-in-china/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:05:07 EST The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is honored to participate in 2024 CCHIO. NCCN has taken numerous strides in recent years to increase the global accessibility and relevance of NCCN Guidelines as a tool for helping people with cancer to live better lives, including multiple collaborations with leading oncology groups in China. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/new-evidence-based-information-from-nccn-offers-tangible-and-moral-support-for-people-trying-to-quit-smoking/?sc=rsin /articles/new-evidence-based-information-from-nccn-offers-tangible-and-moral-support-for-people-trying-to-quit-smoking/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:36 EST Newly-published NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Quitting Smoking explains what the evidence and expert consensus is on how to best use the tools that exist to help anyone quit for good. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/cancer-genetic-risk-assessment-guidelines-expand-to-meet-growing-understanding-of-hereditary-risk/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-genetic-risk-assessment-guidelines-expand-to-meet-growing-understanding-of-hereditary-risk/?sc=rsin Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:30:00 EST NCCN expands guidelines to create two major resources for helping cancer care providers and other stakeholders stay current on cutting edge research on genetic/familial high-risk assessment. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/national-comprehensive-cancer-network-joins-with-vietnam-national-cancer-hospital-to-enhance-cancer-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/national-comprehensive-cancer-network-joins-with-vietnam-national-cancer-hospital-to-enhance-cancer-treatment/?sc=rsin Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:00:01 EST Leaders from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) travel to Vietnam to collaborate with Vietnam National Cancer Hospital on improving cancer care standards throughout the country. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/regional-and-global-experts-convene-in-accra-ghana-to-update-cancer-treatment-guidelines-for-sub-saharan-africa/?sc=rsin /articles/regional-and-global-experts-convene-in-accra-ghana-to-update-cancer-treatment-guidelines-for-sub-saharan-africa/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:00:55 EST International oncology experts gather in Accra, Ghana for a series of meetings to update cancer treatment recommendations in the NCCN Harmonized Guidelines(tm) for Sub-Saharan Africa. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/nccn-cancer-center-study-demonstrates-usability-of-health-equity-report-card-herc-tool-for-driving-fair-access-to-care/?sc=rsin /articles/nccn-cancer-center-study-demonstrates-usability-of-health-equity-report-card-herc-tool-for-driving-fair-access-to-care/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:30:41 EST National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) presents preliminary data from a study demonstrating the usability of the Health Equity Report Card (HERC) tool during the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/new-jnccn-study-suggests-medicaid-expansion-improves-cancer-care-and-survival-for-people-with-aggressive-type-of-breast-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/new-jnccn-study-suggests-medicaid-expansion-improves-cancer-care-and-survival-for-people-with-aggressive-type-of-breast-cancer/?sc=rsin Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:00:00 EST New study in JNCCN-Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network that finds that people diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer subtype (HR-negative, HER2-positive) are more likely to live longer in states that participate in Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/international-collaboration-addresses-rising-cancer-rates-in-south-america/?sc=rsin /articles/international-collaboration-addresses-rising-cancer-rates-in-south-america/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:00:20 EST NCCN announces a renewed collaboration with LACOG to publish new NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for Prostate Cancer: Brazil Edition. Additional Brazilian adaptations of NCCN Guidelines for other cancer types are planned for the future. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/nccn-commits-to-sharing-award-winning-resources-for-people-with-cancer-in-spanish-and-other-languages/?sc=rsin /articles/nccn-commits-to-sharing-award-winning-resources-for-people-with-cancer-in-spanish-and-other-languages/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:55:29 EST The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the NCCN Foundation announce plans to make every book in the library of NCCN Guidelines for Patients available in Spanish; with select editions available in additional languages as well. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/nccn-policy-summit-explores-how-to-build-an-inclusive-cancer-center-workplace-culture-that-better-serves-everybody/?sc=rsin /articles/nccn-policy-summit-explores-how-to-build-an-inclusive-cancer-center-workplace-culture-that-better-serves-everybody/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:00:57 EST Speakers at an NCCN Oncology Policy Summit discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as integral to the oncology workforce to improve cancer outcomes, and what to do about backlash. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/new-study-in-jnccn-supports-chemotherapy-option-that-reduces-side-effects-for-people-with-gastrointestinal-cancers/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-in-jnccn-supports-chemotherapy-option-that-reduces-side-effects-for-people-with-gastrointestinal-cancers/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:00:00 EST New research just-published online by JNCCN--Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that for many commonly used treatment regimens targeting metastatic GI cancers, it is possible to administer 5-FU solely through continuous infusion, minus the bolus component, without negatively affecting patient outcomes. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/nccn-and-medlive-renew-collaboration-to-enhance-cancer-care-in-china/?sc=rsin /articles/nccn-and-medlive-renew-collaboration-to-enhance-cancer-care-in-china/?sc=rsin Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:55:54 EST United States-based National Comprehensive Cancer Network strengthens relationship with Chinese medical platform Medlive to broaden access to eminent oncology guidelines in China. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/nccn-oncology-research-program-celebrates-25-years-of-advancing-cancer-science/?sc=rsin /articles/nccn-oncology-research-program-celebrates-25-years-of-advancing-cancer-science/?sc=rsin Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:30:17 EST The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)'s research arm achieves major milestone, showcasing years of success in fostering innovation and knowledge discovery that improves the lives of patients with cancer. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/new-survey-from-nccn-finds-cancer-drug-shortage-management-remains-a-moving-target-impacting-clinical-trials/?sc=rsin /articles/new-survey-from-nccn-finds-cancer-drug-shortage-management-remains-a-moving-target-impacting-clinical-trials/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 EST NCCN shares new data on continued high prevalence for cancer drug shortages in the United States. In the latest survey, carboplatin and cisplatin shortages fell to 11% and 7% respectively, but 89% of centers surveyed continue to report shortages for at least one type of systemic therapy; 75% are experiencing two or more drug shortages. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/multiple-new-awards-recognize-nccn-as-exceptional-source-for-information-for-cancer-patients-and-caregivers/?sc=rsin /articles/multiple-new-awards-recognize-nccn-as-exceptional-source-for-information-for-cancer-patients-and-caregivers/?sc=rsin Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:00:38 EST 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. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/pilot-study-in-jnccn-explores-new-approach-for-reducing-anxiety-and-improving-quality-of-life-after-stem-cell-transplantation/?sc=rsin /articles/pilot-study-in-jnccn-explores-new-approach-for-reducing-anxiety-and-improving-quality-of-life-after-stem-cell-transplantation/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:00:00 EST 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. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/oncology-events-in-poland-solidify-collaboration-with-nccn/?sc=rsin /articles/oncology-events-in-poland-solidify-collaboration-with-nccn/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:15 EST 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. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/nccn-publishes-new-resource-for-patients-with-intestinal-cancer-type-most-have-never-heard-of-before-diagnosis/?sc=rsin /articles/nccn-publishes-new-resource-for-patients-with-intestinal-cancer-type-most-have-never-heard-of-before-diagnosis/?sc=rsin Mon, 20 May 2024 08:30:52 EST 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(r). National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/dr-daniel-geynisman-named-new-editor-in-chief-for-jnccn-journal-of-the-national-comprehensive-cancer-network/?sc=rsin /articles/dr-daniel-geynisman-named-new-editor-in-chief-for-jnccn-journal-of-the-national-comprehensive-cancer-network/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:48 EST 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. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) /articles/nccn-policy-summit-encourages-conversation-and-action-on-sexual-health-and-fertility-issues-faced-by-people-with-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/nccn-policy-summit-encourages-conversation-and-action-on-sexual-health-and-fertility-issues-faced-by-people-with-cancer/?sc=rsin Mon, 06 May 2024 14:00:07 EST 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. National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r))