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Farhad Islami, MD PhD
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Senior Scientific Director, cancer disparity research at American Cancer Society
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Publications: https://t.co/j2miS6Vffn
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1. ICYMI - Our ACS Cancer Surveillance team, led by Dr. @farhadislami.bsky.social, published their important biennial "Report on the Status of Cancer Disparities in the United States" in 𝘊𝘈: 𝘈 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 earlier this week!

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American Cancer Society’s Report on the Status of Cancer Disparities in the United States, 2025
Since 2021, the American Cancer Society has published its biennial report on the status of cancer disparities in the United States. In this 2025 report, the authors provide updated data on disparitie....
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December 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Just published: American #Cancer Society's #disparities report 2025.
Data on cancer occurrence/outcomes by race, education, urbanicity, congressional district, & contributors to disparities, incl. major risk factors, screening, & select SDOH.
@americancancersoc.bsky.social

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American Cancer Society’s Report on the Status of Cancer Disparities in the United States, 2025
Since 2021, the American Cancer Society has published its biennial report on the status of cancer disparities in the United States. In this 2025 report, the authors provide updated data on disparitie...
acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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1. A new study of cancer-related crowdfunding efforts in the 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 (𝘑𝘕𝘊𝘊𝘕) from the ACS SPHeRe team, led by Dr. Jason Zheng.

ACS researchers Dr. @farhadislami.bsky.social and @drrobinyabroff.bsky.social are co-authors.

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November 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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We examined stage‐specific 5‐yr #survival & receipt of
#surgery, #chemotherapy & #radiotherapy for #cancers of the #lung, #breast, #prostate, #colorectal in large & small‐medium metropolitan & nonmetropolitan areas in Black & White persons.

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Stage‐specific cancer survival in Black and White persons by urbanicity of county of residence, United States, 2015–2021
The 5-year survival rate for all cancers combined and for leading causes of cancer death and each stage was generally lower in nonmetropolitan areas than in large metropolitan areas and among Black p...
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September 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Research led by Jordan Baeker Bispo of the American Cancer Society shows the association between unmet #social needs and trust in #cancer information from #health providers, scientists & government agencies.
#housing #transportation #food insecurity

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Unmet Social Needs and Trust in Cancer Information From Health Authorities: Findings From the 2022 Health Information National Trends Survey
Background Trust in public health messaging bolsters participation in preventive services like cancer screening and vaccination. Social inequality may drive mistrust in health authorities, but littl...
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August 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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A new study from the American Cancer Society in collaboration with New York State Cancer Registry on the association between racial & economic residential segregation and stage of at diagnosis for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer in #NYC, published in JNCI:

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Association between racialized economic segregation and stage at diagnosis for 3 screenable cancers in New York City
AbstractBackground. Racial and economic segregation can create barriers to timely cancer diagnosis and adversely affect survival. This study examines the a
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July 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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A new American Cancer Society study led by Jordan Baeker Bispo found subsidized #housing availability was associated with higher #cervical #cancer & cholesterol #screening in extreme #poverty areas.

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July 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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The 4th edition of #TheCancerAtlas is out:
canceratlas.cancer.org
[interactive website, free PDF download]

A collaborative work between American Cancer Society and IARC (WHO), providing key information on #global #cancer patterns & disparities and interventions to address the burden of cancer.
Cancer Atlas
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June 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Honored to present @ the National Comprehensive Cancer Network's Global Policy webinar series on "Individual health and #cancer burden globally" & participate in a panel discussion with Dr. Lauby-Secretan (IARC), Ma-Anne Rosales (McCabe Centre), Dr. Shields (OSU Med).

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Agenda - NCCN 2025 Global Policy Webinar Series: Individual Health and the Cancer Burden Globally
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June 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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American Cancer Society's "Cancer treatment and survivorship statistics, 2025" published today: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

As of Jan 1, 2025, ~18.6 million #cancer #survivors were living in the US; this number is projected to exceed 22 million by 2035.
Cancer treatment and survivorship statistics, 2025
The number of people living with a history of cancer in the United States continues to rise because of the growth and aging of the population as well as improved survival through advances in early de...
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May 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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"How can I reduce my risk of cancer?" @nytimes.com
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#cancer #smoking #obesity #alcohol #prevention
More info on modifiable cancer risk factors: doi.org/10.3322/caac...
@acscan.bsky.social
How Can I Reduce My Risk of Cancer?
Having a family history of the disease can feel frightening. Here’s what to do about it.
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April 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Thank you Josh Friedman & @gohealio.bsky.social for covering our paper in CA Cancer J Clin showing >3.8 million #lung #cancer deaths were averted & >76 million years of life were gained in the US in 1970–2022 due to #tobacco control. #smoking
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Smoking cessation, reduction efforts prevent 3.8 million lung cancer deaths since 1970
Cigarette smoking declines over the past several decades prevented an estimated 3.8 million lung cancer deaths, according to results of a retrospective study.Smoking cessation and reduction also saved...
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April 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Study Estimates That Tobacco Control Measures Have Prevented Nearly 4 Million Lung Cancer Deaths Over 5 Decades
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Averted lung cancer deaths due to reductions in cigarette smoking in the United States, 1970–2022
Lung cancer mortality rates in the United States have declined steeply in recent decades, largely because of substantial reductions in smoking prevalence, as approximately 85% of lung cancer deaths a...
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March 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Published today @CACancerJClin: we estimated >3.8 million #lung #cancer deaths in US were averted in 1970-2022 due to progress in cancer #prevention through #tobacco control, resulting in >76 million person-years of life gained. @acscan.bsky.social
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Averted lung cancer deaths due to reductions in cigarette smoking in the United States, 1970–2022
Lung cancer mortality rates in the United States have declined steeply in recent decades, largely because of substantial reductions in smoking prevalence, as approximately 85% of lung cancer deaths a....
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March 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Honored to be a member of the planning committee & present at National Academies' workshop on the impact of #tobacco & #alcohol use on cancer-related #health outcomes. Lots of interesting presentations and discussions during the workshop. #cancer #prevention
www.nationalacademies.org/event/43170_...
March 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Cardiorespiratory fitness is an indicator of future cardiac, metabolic, and health events and is a strong predictor of all-cause mortality. Brazile et al. review the basics of the cardiorespiratory response to exercise. Full article in NEJM Evidence: eviden.cc/3Pe9Ay8 

#MedSky #CardioSky #PulmSky
An illustrated diagram of aerobic and anaerobic respiration during physical activity.
February 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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A study led by American Cancer Society researchers published in #Tobacco Control found that former #menthol #cigarette #smokers are at higher risk of death from all causes compared to those who had smoked non-menthol brands.
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Association of menthol-flavoured cigarette smoking with all-cause and cause-specific mortality risk
Introduction Menthol-flavoured cigarettes remain unregulated in the USA and in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) despite their known impacts on smoking uptake and reduced cessation. Yet, e...
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February 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Both sufficient #physical activity & lean #waist matter for #cancer prevention👉
@michaeljstein.bsky.social @julian-konzok.bsky.social et al
🙏 @wcrf.org
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WHO guidelines on waist circumference and physical activity and their joint association with cancer risk
Objective Low body fat and high physical activity levels are key lifestyle factors in cancer prevention, but the interplay of abdominal obesity and physical activity on cancer risk remains unknown. We...
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January 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM