The President’s Cancer Panel, made up of advisers to the president on the national cancer program, holds a meeting on June 8-9, 2026, to explore lifestyle and environmental risk factors for cancers, including early-onset cancers, and identify potential approaches to reduce cancer risk.
Agenda (Day 1)
8:45–9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks & Introductions
9:15–11:05 a.m. Session 1: Overview of Cancer Trends & Risk Factors
Trends in Cancer Incidence and Mortality in the U.S.
Dr. Meredith Shiels
Cancer Trends in Ontario, Canada – Impact of COVID
Dr. Christine Brezden-Masley
Environmental and Occupational Risk Factors for Cancer
Dr. Rena Jones
Modifiable Cancer Risk Factors: Current Evidence, National Prevalence, and Opportunities for Intervention
Dr. Priti Bandi…