In this powerful episode of Cancer Has No Borders, host Zach Randles-Friedman sits down with Pam Traxel, Senior Vice President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) — the nation’s leading advocacy organization for cancer patients.

Pam shares her inspiring journey from political campaigns to patient advocacy, revealing how she found her true calling fighting for those impacted by cancer. Together, Zach and Pam explore the urgent challenges facing patients today — from paused clinical trials and insurance barriers to the growing mental health toll of cancer care.

They also discuss how advocacy can shape the future of cancer policy, why biomarker testing and early detection could transform survival rates, and how caregivers are often the unsung heroes of the cancer journey.

This episode is a moving reminder that while cancer has no borders, neither does the fight for equitable access, innovation, and compassionate care.

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