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ATLANTA, May 27, 2025 — American Cancer Society (ACS) scientists are presenting research studies at this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The conference is the world’s largest clinical cancer research meeting, attracting an estimated 45,000 oncology professionals from around the world and featuring more than 6,000 abstracts and 200 sessions.
Below are titles/links for highlighted oral research presentations and posters from ACS experts:
ASCO Rapid Oral Abstract #11006
May 30, 2025, 3:00pm, CT
Presenter: Elizabeth Schafer
In this study, Medicaid expansion was associated with greater increases in 5-year observed and cause-specific survival for non-Hispanic Black individuals, individuals living in the most deprived areas, and rural communities. These findings reinforce the importance of Medicaid expansion in reducing disparities in cancer survival outcomes.
ASCO Rapid Oral Abstract #1519
May 31, 2025, 9:00am, CT
Presenter: Robin Yabroff
In this study, court-documented major adverse financial events (AFEs) of pre-diagnosis bankruptcy, lien, or eviction are associated with increased risk of all-cause and cancer-specific mortality for multiple cancer types. The findings underscore lasting adverse consequences of patient financial vulnerability prior to incurring high out-of-pocket costs of cancer treatment. The research is especially timely, with growing efforts by health care providers to screen and address patient health-related social needs as part of comprehensive oncology care.
ASCO Abstract #1522/Poster Bd. #275
Conquer Cancer Merit Award
May 31, 2025, 9:00am, CT
Presenter: Kewei Sylvia Shi
In this study, Medicaid expansion was associated with an increase in Medicaid coverage, early-stage cancer diagnoses, and improved two-year survival among patients diagnosed with cancer 65 years or older. The findings underscore the spillover benefits of Medicaid expansion in supporting low-income elderly populations and the importance of indirect benefits when evaluating Medicaid expansion’s broader impact.
ASCO Abstract #11077/Poster Bd. #416
May 31, 2025, 3:00pm, CT
Presenter: Jingxuan Zhao
In this study, county-level medical debt in collections was associated with delays in treatment initiation among individuals newly diagnosed with cancer. Policies aimed at preventing and alleviating medical debt could be effective strategies for improving access to timely cancer treatment.
ASCO Abstract #11089/Poster Bd. #428
May 31, 2025, 3:00pm, CT
Presenter: Xin Hu
In this study, continuous Medicare Advantage (MA) coverage was associated with a greater likelihood of hospice utilization, particularly at home. In contrast, switching from MA to Traditional Medicare and gaining dual eligibility were associated with greater reliance on nursing homes for hospice care. Future research examining patient-centered outcomes across plan-switching patterns and addressing care coordination gaps to ensure equitable hospice care is warranted.
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