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Thank you to Dr. Ahmad Tarhini from Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute for partici pating in SITC’s 2024 Capitol Hill Visits. Dr. Tarhini met with Senator Rubio’s and Representative Castor’s offices to advocate for inclusion of SITC’s FY25 appropriations language aimed at improving Immunotherapy resear ch i n early sta ge diseases. See SITC’s full FY25 language here: SITC FY25 Appropriations ...
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Thank you to Dr. Nathan Singh from Washington University School of Medicine for participating in SITC’s 2024 Capitol Hill Visits. Dr. Singh met with Senator Hawley ’s and Representative B ush ’s offices to advocate for inclusion of SITC’s FY25 appropriations language aimed at improving Immunotherapy research in early stage diseases. See SITC’s full FY25 language here: SITC FY25 Appropriations Language.pd f
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Thank you to Dr. Cecilia Yeung from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center for participating in SITC’s 2024 Capitol Hill Visits. Dr. Yeung met with Senator Murray’s, Senator Cantwell’ s and Representative Jayapal ’s offices to advocate for inclusion of SITC’s FY25 appropriations language aimed at improving Immunotherapy research i n early stage diseases. See SITC’s full FY25 language here: SITC FY25 Appropriations Language.pd ...
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Thank you to Dr. Rimas Orentas from Caring Cross for participating in SITC’s 202 4 Capitol Hill Visits. Dr. Orentas met with Senator Van Hollen's, Senator Cardin's and Representative Trone’s offices to advocate for inclusion of SITC’s FY25 appropriations language aimed at improving Immunotherapy research in early stage diseases. See SITC’s full FY25 language here: SITC FY25 Appropriations Language.pdf
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Thank you to Dr. Emily Hopewell from Indiana University for participating in SITC’s 2024 Capitol Hill Visits. Dr. Hopewell met with Senator Young ’s and Representative Baird ’s offices to advocate for inclusion of SITC’s FY25 appropriations language aimed at improving Immunotherapy research in early-stage diseases. See SITC’s full FY25 language here: SITC FY25 Appropriations Language.pdf
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Thank you to Dr. George Weiner from University of Iowa , Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center for pa rticipating in SITC’s 2024 Capitol Hill Visits. Dr. Weiner met with Senator Ernst’s , Senator Grassley’s and Re presentative Nunn’s offices to advocate for inclusion of SITC’s FY25 appropriations language aimed at improving Immunotherapy research in early stage diseases. See SITC’s full FY25 language here: SITC ...
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Thank you to Dr. Michael Hurwitz from Yale Cancer Center for participating in SITC’s 202 4 Capitol Hill Visits. Dr. Hurwitz met with Senator Blumenthal’s and Senator Murphy’s offices to advocate for inclusion of SITC’s FY25 appropriations language aimed at improving Immunotherapy research in early stage diseases. See SITC’s fu ll FY25 language here: SITC FY25 Appropriations Language.pdf
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SITC on the Hill 2024

SITC is excited to kick off our annual spring Capitol Hill visits! Similar to years past, SITC volunteers will be meeting with their home offices to discuss and advocate for inclusion of specific report language into the FY25 appropriation bills that fund the federal government. Traditionally, SITC has advocated for language directed at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) urging them to prioritize pressing ...
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Recently the National Cancer Institute had issued a Request for Information (RFI) asking the field for ways in which current cancer research could be of possible use against COVID19. The SITC Science and Research Subcommittee led a response letter describing a few ways in which research being done by SITC members could possibly assist. The full text for this letter can be found here and the RFI can be found here.
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The SITC Policy Committee has a lead a sign on letter focused on support for early career scientist during and after the COVID 19 Pandemic. This letter was cosigned by over XX organizations representing a diverse perspective in the field of cancer. The letter was sent to major federal government funding agencies including the National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The ...
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SITC Co-Hosts Briefing on “The Promise of Cancer Immunotherapy”

In collaboration with the House Cancer Caucus, the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) co-hosted a congressional briefing, “The Promise of Cancer Immunotherapy,” on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building. Leading experts discussed various aspects of cancer immunotherapy and the promise that lies ahead with further support from the federal government. Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY), a co-chairman of the House Cancer Caucus, also delivered remarks.

Panelists included:

  • George J. Weiner, MD – University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Marc S. Ernstoff, MD – Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Michael B. Atkins, MD – Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Crystal L. Mackall, MD – Stanford University
  • Kathryn Bell  –  Cancer Patient Survivor

As always, SITC encourages stakeholders in the field to reach out to members of Congress in support of funding and advancing cancer immunotherapy research.

More details and photos can be found by viewing past tweets and by searching the hashtag, #SITContheHill.



SITC co-hosts a briefing on “The Promise of Cancer Immunotherapy”

Cancer Immunotherapy Fact Sheets

Transforming Cancer Treatment

Advances in cancer treatment have evolved dramatically during the past decade, and continue to change and shape the way oncologists treat patients and train staff. Understanding cancer treatment options can be confusing for patients and their families.

In collaboration with Friends of Cancer Research (Friends), the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) has developed new value fact sheets in a language accessible by both patients and advocates outlining the pathways and unique benefits of immunotherapy compared to other cancer treatments.

Please click on the infographics below to learn more about critical data and basic information regarding cancer immunotherapy.

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This project is supported, in part, by a grant from Pfizer, Inc./EMD Serono.

Appropriations Report Language

SITC annually drafts report language for consideration by the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate Appropriations Committees to be incorporated into appropriations bills. Incorporation of report language helps advocate for funding of federal agencies supporting cancer immunotherapy research and regulation, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Cancer Institute (NCI). Continue reading below to view past language submitted on behalf of the society to the FDA and NCI.

Policy Comment Letters

SITC volunteers draft and provide comment when federal agencies offer opportunities to discuss relevant efforts that may affect the field of cancer immunotherapy. SITC comment letters ensure that the society provides a voice during consideration of policy changes that may affect cancer immunotherapy research, regulation, or reimbursement. The comment letters include those submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Please continue reading below to view past submitted letters on behalf of the society.

Contact SITC

If you have partnership or policy-related questions, please contact SITC staff at SITCExecOffice@sitcancer.org.

Archive

Read about how SITC has been active in policy and advocacy in recent years: