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The ASCO Advocacy Summit is a cornerstone of national cancer policy engagement, offering a vital opportunity for oncology professionals to directly influence the laws and regulations that shape patient care. Hosted annually by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the summit convenes…
Head and neck cancers encompass a diverse group of malignancies that arise in the complex — and often delicate — structures of the head and neck. These cancers can be among the most life‑altering to diagnose and treat. Treatment may also affect facial appearance, making privacy and quality of life…
We often hear about cancer in heavy terms, but there is also steady progress worth talking about, especially when it comes to prevention and early detection. More cancers are being diagnosed earlier, treatment outcomes are improving, and some cancers are being prevented altogether.
A decade after treatment, Penn highlights the importance of ongoing care, lifestyle choices, and community-based resources at the GW Cancer Prevention and Wellness Center in life after cancer.
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The good news? When detected early through screening, it's highly treatable, and many cases can be prevented entirely.
If you’ve ever gone to bed feeling exhausted — only to lie awake staring at the ceiling, you’re not alone. For many people, better sleep doesn’t start at bedtime. It starts with how (and when) you wind down.
Sleep plays an important role in your immune system, brain health, hormones, and long-term well-being. Here are some realistic steps that (actually) help.
GW Cancer Center colorectal surgeon Matthew Ng, MD, is helping set the record straight about common myths surrounding colorectal cancer. Separating fact from fiction, he explains how colonoscopy can detect precancerous polyps, making colorectal cancer one of the most preventable cancers.
Cancer doesn’t just change life for the person in treatment. It reshapes routines, roles, finances, relationships, and the emotional weather of a whole household. In the middle of all of it, caregivers show up — again and again — to drive to appointments, manage meds, track symptoms, advocate in…
For many patients, the cancer journey begins with uncertainty.
A new diagnosis. A referral. A series of appointments that quickly become overwhelming. Questions build faster than answers, and even the next step can feel unclear.
At the GW Cancer Center, Janelle Williams helps bring clarity to that…