Press Releases
Statement from Friends of Cancer Research on the VALID Act
Friends of Cancer Research (Friends) would like to thank Senators Burr and Bennet and Representatives DeGette and Bucshon for their commitment to patients through the
Black Women’s Health Imperative, Friends of Cancer Research, and Stand Up To Cancer Approved for a PCORI Engagement Award for Project TEACH
Atlanta, GA – January 28, 2020 – A team of leaders in patient advocacy and education at the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI), Friends of
Senate Confirms Dr. Stephen Hahn as Next FDA Commissioner 72-18
Washington, DC – December 12, 2019 – Friends of Cancer Research (Friends) would like to thank the Senate for doing what is right by patients
FDA Commissioner Nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn Focused on Science, Independence, and What is Best for Patients During Confirmation Hearing
Washington, DC – November 20, 2019 – Today, Dr. Stephen Hahn, President Trump’s nominee to be the next Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug
Friends of Cancer Research Launches ctMoniTR
New Project Aims to Harmonize ctDNA for Monitoring Treatment Response Washington, DC – November 12, 2019 – Today, Friends of Cancer Research (Friends) announced the
Friends of Cancer Research Launches Next Step in Real-World Evidence Initiative
Pilot Project Will Provide Novel Analysis in Partnership With 10 Leading Healthcare Research Organizations Friends of Cancer Research (Friends) is launching the next phase of
Fred Malek's Quiet Public Service Left an Indelible Legacy of Good
The news of Fred Malek’s passing this past week left many in Washington, and across the country, to reflect – not only on the life
Acting FDA Commissioner Announced: HHS Secretary Appoints Dr. Norman E. Sharpless
Friends of Cancer Research Applauds This Appointment The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Alex M. Azar III has appointed Dr. Norman E. Sharpless
Friends of Cancer Research Celebrates the Life of Congressman John Dingell
Washington DC – Friends of Cancer Research (Friends) joins the nation in mourning the loss of former Democratic Representative John Dingell of Michigan. “For decades,
Lung-MAP Precision Medicine Trial Expands To Include More Patients
Washington, DC – The Lung Cancer Master Protocol (Lung-MAP), the first precision medicine trial in lung cancer supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part