Elizabeth Schafer, MPH

A new study in @CD_AACR, from @ej_schafer of @AmericanCancer, shows an association between Medicaid expansion and improved survival in certain cancer patients. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wWwAS

🚨 “Crucial” new data show the impact of #Medicaid expansion on long-term #cancer outcomes. @ej_schafer of @ACS_Research @ACSNews details findings that show patients living in rural and impoverished areas have significantly benefited from the program. bit.ly/4q2mDEg

Meaningful Impact Through Collaboration - reflecting the power of teamwork, equity-driven research, and translational innovation in oncology: Policy meets outcomes: showing how health system reforms translate into survival gains. @AmericanCancer @ASCO @AACR @AhJemal @ej_schafer

Stage‐specific 5‐yr #survival & receipt of #surgery, chemo & radiotherapy for #lung, #breast, #prostate, & #colorectal #cancer in metro & nonmetropolitan areas by race @JournalCancer: doi.org/10.1002/cncr.7… @DanielWieseGEO @ej_schafer @AhJemal @ACS_Research @WileyOnc_Hem

On #WorldCancerResearchDay, new @ACS_Research led by @FarhadIslami in @JournalCancer finds #cancer survival rates lower in rural areas, aligned with disparities in receipt of care. Read more here➡️pressroom.cancer.org/lower-cancer-s…

Important @AmericanCancer @ACS_Research concerning #colorectalcancer led by @Jess_S_Research & @ej_schafer reported by @DrLaPook @CBSNews. Watch here: cbsnews.com/news/early-sta…

People under 50 have been getting diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer at a growing rate for decades. Now, those cancers are starting to get detected earlier thanks to new screening strategies. on.wsj.com/46B9xqh

Two new important @AmericanCancer studies in @JAMA_current led by @Jess_S_Research & @ej_schafer show as more younger adults get screened, more #ColonCancer cancer is being found early. Read more here: pressroom.cancer.org/early-diagnosi…

Editorial: Examining trends in colorectal cancer incidence rates and stage at diagnosis can provide insight into whether screening translates into earlier detection of asymptomatic cancers. ja.ma/3ISC0OD

Honored to have my research on the association of Medicaid Expansion and 5-year cause-specific and overall survival discussed on the ASCO Daily News. @AmericanCancer #ASCO25 ascodailynews.libsyn.com/day-1-top-take…

Breast & #colorectalcancer screening rebound from #COVID19 pandemic-related declines, but #cervicalcancer screening yet to return, new @ACS_Research led by @americancancer @Jess_S_Research finds. #getscreened Read more here➡️pressroom.cancer.org/PostPandemicSc…

@AmericanCancer Annual Cancer Statistics Report 2025 out today in @CACancerJournal: Cancer Mortality Continues to Drop Despite Rising Incidence in Women; Rates of New Diagnoses Under 65 Higher in Women Than Men. Led by @ACS_Research @rlsiegel25 Read here: pressroom.cancer.org/2025CancerFact…

Out today! @ACS_Research led by @AmericanCancer @ej_schafer in @EuropeanUrology finds #prostatecancer incidence & mortality rates rising in many low- & middle-income countries including Africa, Asia & Latin America. Read more🧐here: pressroom.cancer.org/releases?item=…

#LungCancerAwarenessMonth #lcsm #getscreened

#Wedrivefor continuing the increase in progress against breast cancer this October!

We’re all driving toward the same goal: a cure for breast cancer. Start making strides and join us in honoring survivors and raising awareness by signing up for an @AmericanCancer Society walk near you: s.chevy.com/2m8sck #WeDriveFor

Turn a simple share into a world of support. Tweet or RT during the month of October using #WeDriveFor and #Chevy will contribute $5 (up to $170,000) to the @AmericanCancer Society.

Thank you to all who have joined us in the fight against breast cancer. There's still time to help. Tweet or RT using #WeDriveFor this month and #Chevy will contribute $5 (up to $170,000) to the @AmericanCancer Society.