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Lawrence N. Shulman: Commission on Cancer

Lawrence N. Shulman, professor of medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and deputy director for clinical services of the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named the new chair of the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Shulman aims to expand the Commission’s role in enhancing overall cancer-care quality in the United States as well as reinforce its relationship with its accredited hospital programs. 

“One of my priorities will be helping to reduce cancer health disparities. There are proven steps we can take to address these disparities, such as promoting greater use of screening tests, enhancing access to care, improving the quality of that care, providing more dietary and lifestyle education and increasing participation in clinical trials,” he said. “All Americans should have ready access to high-quality cancer care, regardless of geographic location, socio-economic factors or ethnicity.”

Dr. Shulman leads the cancer quality program for the University of Pennsylvania Health System and its five hospitals. He is also director of Penn’s Center for Global Cancer Medicine.

 
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