Cathy Eng shared a post by ACS News on X/Twitter:

“Such important issues for our young adult cancer patients. We encourage ALL young patients to use the numerous resources available to them to OPTIMIZE their overall cancer care and to speak to their physician openly about psychosocial needs. PLEASE ask!!”

Quoting ACS News’s post:

“A new ACS Research study out today in ACS Journal Cancer led by American Cancer Society, Jason Zheng shows health-related social needs including food insecurity and non-medical financial worries are associated with higher mortality risk among adult cancer survivors.”

Source: Cathy Eng/X and ACS News/X

Cathy Eng is a Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, and is the Co-Director of GI Oncology and Co-Leader of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Program at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. She also holds the David H. Johnson Endowed Chair of Surgical and Medical Oncology. Dr. Eng was previously a Professor of Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Her primary clinical research interests include clinical trials involving innovative drugs for the treatment of colorectal, anal, and appendiceal cancers. She has a specific interest in young colorectal cancer patients as well as the role of immunotherapy in HPV-associated cancers. Nationally, Dr. Eng has served in multiple leadership roles for ASCO, ASCO GI, ECOG, and the NCI Rectal/Anal Task Force. She has most recently been chosen to serve as the Vice-Chair for the SWOG GI Committee and the NCI GI Steering Committee.