Loriana Hernandez-Aldama has won Emmy awards as a network news anchor and medical reporter. She’s also a two-time cancer survivor who turned her story into a memoir. In a commentary for the Association of American Cancer Institutes, Hernandez-Aldama shares her own experience to highlight the importance of funding cancer research. “Disruptions to cancer research—whether due…
By Rochelle Broder-Singer, Contributing writer, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center For tourists, Miami truly lives up to its nickname, “The Magic City.” If you join us in May for the 2025 NACCDO-PAMN annual conference in Miami, you’ll find sandy beaches and beautiful, warm Atlantic Ocean water. And you’ll enjoy delicious food at some of the world’s…
By Madison Skipper, Lead Social Media Coordinator, Moffitt Cancer Center Cancer awareness months present a unique opportunity to educate the public, promote early detection and amplify the mission of your cancer center. These observances can serve as a roadmap for your content calendar. Popular cancer-related topics often align with awareness months, allowing you to anticipate trending…
Dear Colleagues and Friends, Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season, surrounded by friends and family, and took the time for some much-needed rest. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the PAMN Steering Committee for their tremendous efforts throughout 2024. Their hard work is paving the way for an exciting…
Heitor Dias De Paula is senior social media and digital content specialist at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. He joined PAMN in January 2024. What led you to work in cancer communications? I’ve always had a strong interest in health care and the vital role it plays in people’s lives. I’m naturally curious and…
By Karen Gehrman | Associate Director of Communications, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center While many have been considering leaving the Twitter/X platform in the past year, Bluesky has emerged this month as a possible replacement. So, what’s the deal? Though Bluesky is rapidly evolving, here’s some opening info to help answer that question.…
First of four webinars in our National Cancer Plan webinar series with the NCI. The Public Affairs and Marketing Network (PAMN), in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), is hosting a new four-part webinar series supporting the goals of the National Cancer Plan. In this first installment, the focus is promoting cancer workforce initiatives.…
By Jane Kollmer, Director for Communications, University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center Spending time in Miami this past July for the NACCDO-PAMN Annual Conference Planning meeting, my colleagues on the steering committee and I got a nice preview of what to expect from this fun, vibrant city that will be our host. I want…
By Jane Kollmer, University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center Members of PAMN are charged with building brand, reputation and thought leadership in the cancer space. This can be accomplished through earned media opportunities. In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, navigating the world of public relations and media relations—especially for the unique space that is cancer…
By Nizia Alam, Office of Communications and Public Liaison at the National Cancer Institute You have likely heard about the National Cancer Plan and maybe even attended the presentation about the plan at the 2024 NACCDO-PAMN Annual Meeting. You may even be subscribed to the National Cancer Plan Updates newsletter. But do you feel prepared to…