Key Research Presented by American Cancer Society Experts at 2025 ASCO Quality Care Symposium

ATLANTA, October 8, 2025 - Scientists from the American Cancer Society (ACS) are presenting research studies at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Quality Care Symposium (QCS), October 10-11 in Chicago, IL. ASCO QCS offers research and education that encompasses the needs and viewpoints of multiple disciplines and various practice settings, attracting oncology professionals from around the world. This year's program will feature studies complementing the meeting's theme: "Partners in Care: Building Bridges Through Shared Decisions."

Below are highlighted ACS abstracts being presented at this year's symposium:

Disparities in palliative care receipt among young adults newly diagnosed with advanced cancers
Poster Session A

Friday, October 10, 2025

ASCO QCS Abstract #320

Poster Bd #G3

Presenter: Kewei (Sylvia) Shi, MPH

Health-related social needs, biological aging, and long-term mortality risk among a nationally representative cohort of cancer survivors
Poster Session B

Saturday, October 11, 2025

ASCO QCS Abstract #542

Poster Bd #T4

Presenter: Dr. Xuesong Han

Trends in survival disparity following breast cancer diagnosis by health insurance coverage and race in the U.S.
Poster Session B

Saturday, October 11, 2025

ASCO QCS Abstract #218

Poster Bd #G6

Presenter: Dr. Jingxuan Zhao

Smoking status and productivity loss among working-age cancer survivors in the United States
Poster Session B

Saturday, October 11, 2025

ASCO QCS Abstract #524

Poster Bd #52

Presenter: Dr. Zhiyuan (Jason) Zheng

Patients with rare cancers: Diagnosis and treatment patterns in the U.S.
Poster Session B

Saturday, October 11, 2025

ASCO QCS Abstract #235

Poster Bd #H7

Presenter: Nova Yang, MSPH

Federal housing assistance and treatment receipt for non-small cell lung cancer patients in the U.S.
Poster Session B

Saturday, October 11, 2025

ASCO QCS Abstract #201

Poster Bd #F7

Presenter: Dr. Qinjin Fan

Also at the conference, Dr. Robin Yabroff, scientific vice president, health services research at the American Cancer Society, will be honored with the 2025 Joseph Simone Quality Care Award and Lecture. Dr. Yabroff has leveraged her advanced training in epidemiology and economics to conduct policy-relevant research related to cancer care and outcomes.

Her research exemplifies the spirit of the award, which was created to recognize an extraordinary individual who has made multiple, significant, and enduring contributions to the quality and safety of cancer care.

Additionally, Dr. Margaret Katana Ogongo will receive a 2025 Quality Care Symposium Merit Award. The award recognizes first authors on top-ranking abstracts selected for presentation at the symposium, highlighting their research advancements within the cancer care community.

For more information and to arrange interviews, please contact Anne Doerr at [email protected].

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