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Policy Issues


ASCO monitors numerous issues that impact quality cancer care.  This section contains summaries on many of these topics, as well as links to policy statements and other background materials.

Biogenerics:  Review ASCO’s Policy In Focus and other information on biogenerics
Childhood Cancer:  Information from the Alliance for Childhood Cancer
Clinical Trials:  Review ASCO's policy statements related to the conduct of clinical research and insurance coverage of clinical trials
Drug Safety:  Information on ASCO's position and other background materials
Genetic Nondiscrimination:  Review ASCO's policy statement and other information on genetic nondiscrimination
Medicare & Quality Care:  ASCO's position and the latest information on MMA and Quality Cancer Care
NIH Appropriations:  Information on ASCO's work to increase NIH funding
Off-Label Drug Indications:  ASCO's policy statement and other background information
Palliative Care:  Review ASCO's policy statement and other information
Stem Cell Research:  Review ASCO's position statement and other background materials
Tobacco Control:  Review ASCO's policy statement and other information