Alexandria, Va. – The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) today launched Cancer.Net (www.cancer.net), a comprehensive, doctor-approved patient website that provides reliable, up-to-the-minute information on more than 120 types of cancer and cancer-related syndromes.
Alexandria, Va. - The physician reviewed and approved cancer information on the consumer website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has earned the Society an award for Best Health/Healthcare Content.
ALEXANDRIA, Va – The patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), has launched a comprehensive new section about cancer prevention, making the site one of the leading resources for information vital to the public about preventing a disease diagnosed in 1.4 million people each year and that claims 560,000 lives annually.
CHICAGO -- At its 43rd Annual Meeting, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for the first time will offer podcasts of breaking news on its patient information Web site, www.plwc.org. These pre-recorded audio files, commonly known as podcasts, will contain news highlights from the proceedings at the Annual Meeting, the largest yearly gathering of cancer specialists. In addition to news from the meeting, PLWC’s ongoing podcasts will address specific cancer-related topics to help people living with cancer cope with the disease and make informed decisions about their cancer care and treatment.
Alexandria, VA--As part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is working to increase public understanding of this disease that affects more than 200,000 women each year in the United States. ASCO’s President, Gabriel N. Hortobagyi, MD, a world renowned breast cancer expert, will answer questions during a live chat scheduled for October 11, 2006 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (EDT).
Alexandria, VA, -- More than 60% of cancers in the United States occur in adults over the age of 65. As the current population ages, and as more people are living longer, the number of new cancer diagnoses in the older population is expected to rise during this century.
Alexandria,VA-- The statistics are startling. One in 330 children will develop cancer by age 20, making cancer the number one disease killer of children living in the United States according to Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) wants to help parents better understand this disease and its warning signs.
Alexandria, VA -- The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) today unveiled its new and improved patient information website, People Living With Cancer (www.plwc.org), designed to provide cancer patients and their loved ones with reliable, oncologist-approved cancer information. Over the past four years, PLWC has served as the preeminent resource for oncologist-approved cancer information on the web. Improvements to the website, which include a restructuring of the site to enhance navigational performance and three new content sections, are intended to better meet the needs of the patient and public community.
Alexandria, VA -- When a loved one has cancer, it can be difficult to know how to provide meaningful support. From cooking meals to helping dispense medications, friends and family are often a vital extension of the professional health-care team. The role of caregiver doesn’t come with instructions and can be a source of constant stress and anxiety. To help those in caregiving roles, ASCO will have a live expert available on PLWC to answer questions on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (EDT).
Alexandria, VA— Each year, more than 70,000 people in their 20’s and 30’s are diagnosed with cancer. The American Society of Clinical Oncology’s patient information website, People Living With Cancer (www.plwc.org), recognizes that young adults coping with cancer require specialized resources. In observance of the Fourth Annual Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week beginning April 1, 2006, PLWC will launch a host of new resources designed for young adults with cancer.
