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Press Releases
Here you'll find a complete collection of ACCC's press releases prepared to further your knowledge of the Association's activities. All media inquiries should be directed to:
Lori Gardner, Senior Director
Communications & Marketing
301.984.9496 ext. 226
lgardner@accc-cancer.org
2013:
- March 4, 2013
Virginia Vaitones, Oncology Social Worker, To Become President of the Association of Community Cancer Centers - February 25, 2013
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Recognize Minnesota Researcher and Community Oncologist - February 25, 2013
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor Founder of Psycho-Oncology - February 7, 2013
Navigating the Road Map to Quality Cancer Care - February 5, 2013
Association of Community Cancer Centers Issues 2013 Edition of the ACCC Patient Assistance and Reimbursement Guide
2012:
- December 19, 2012
Association of Community Cancer Centers Releases Study on End-Stage Prostate Disease Outcomes and Decision Aids - October 25, 2012
Association of Community Cancer Centers Releases New Guidelines to Help Cancer Programs Develop Patient Advocacy and Financial Services Programs - October 8, 2012
Association of Community Cancer Centers Publishes New Guide to Help Cancer Care Team Navigate Oncology Drugs Paid Under Medicare Part B - September 24, 2012
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor 10 Cancer Programs for Their 30-Year Membership, Long-Standing Commitment to Quality Care - August 13, 2012
Cancer Care Professionals to Gather in San Antonio to Explore Innovations in Cancer Care - August 8, 2012
Nurse Researcher Donna Berry to be Honored at the ACCC National Oncology Conference in San Antonio - May 7, 2012
Association of Community Cancer Centers Honors Eight Cancer Programs for Their Innovations - March 19, 2012
Association of Community Cancer Centers Examines Trends in Cancer Care Delivery: Financial Needs of Patients Remain High - March 16, 2012
Association of Community Cancer Centers Launches New Publication, Education Project to Help Cancer Programs Establish and Improve Cancer Nutrition Services - March 14, 2012
George Kovach, Iowa Oncologist, Becomes President of the Association of Community Cancer Centers - March 12, 2012
Association of Community Cancer Centers Releases Survey Results about Oncology Medical Home - March 7, 2012
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor Washington State Cancer Researcher and Community Oncologist - February 9, 2012
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Collaborate with GE Healthcare to Help Accelerate Innovative Approaches to Cancer Care - February 2, 2012
Oncology Care Leaders Gather in Baltimore for Association of Community Cancer Centers 38th Annual National Meeting
2011:
- November 21, 2011
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Explore Cancer Guidelines and Pathways in the Community Setting - October 17, 2011
Al B. Benson III, MD, FACP, to be Honored at ACCC’s 28th National Oncology Conference in Seattle - October 6, 2011
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Launch New Performance Improvement Educational Initiative About the Role of Histology and Molecular Markers in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer - October 3, 2011
Cancer Care Team From Hospitals and Oncology Practices Gather in Seattle to Explore Innovations in Delivery of Oncology Service - October 3, 2011
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor 14 Cancer Programs for Their Innovations - September 1, 2011
Association of Community Cancer Centers Releases New Resource to Help Hospitals Assess True Value of Drug-Based Oncology Therapies - July 14, 2011
Association of Community Cancer Centers’ Survey Spotlights Cancer Program Administrator Responsibilities, Salaries, and Job Satisfaction - July 14, 2011
Association of Community Cancer Centers Urges the President and Congress to Oppose $3 Billion Cut to Medicare Reimbursement - July 11, 2011
Limited Experience, Lack of Disease-Specific Resources and Training Are Main Barriers to Quality Care for Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), According to New ACCC Study - March 30, 2011
Community Oncologist Thomas L. Whittaker Becomes President of Association of Community Cancer Centers - March 10, 2011
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor Idaho Cancer Researcher and Community Oncologist - March 8, 2011
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor Prominent Cancer Researcher and Former NCI Director - March 1, 2011
Cancer Care Leaders to Gather for Association of Community Cancer Centers' 37th Annual National Meeting - January 12, 2011
Association of Community Cancer Centers Launches Reimbursement and Patient Assistance Programs: A Guide for Community Cancer Centers
2010:
- December 9, 2010
Association of Community Cancer Centers Releases Study on Use of Clinical Practice Guidelines in the Community Oncology Setting - November 30, 2010
Association of Community Cancer Centers Releases Study on Care Transition Between Hospitals and Outpatient Oncology Groups - November 2, 2010
Kim LeMaitre to Lead Educational Programs at the Association of Community Cancer Centers - October 5, 2010
Association of Community Cancer Centers Launches Part B - Drug Information Guide - September 27, 2010
David S. Alberts, MD, to be honored at ACCC’s National Oncology Economics Conference - September 14, 2010
Association of Community Cancer Centers Launches a New Online Oncology Issues Alternative - September 14, 2010
Association of Community Cancer Centers Publishes Innovative Solutions to the Oncology Workforce Shortage - September 2, 2010
Cancer Care Providers to Gather in St. Louis for Association of Community Cancer Centers’ 27th National Oncology Economics Conference - July 15, 2010
Association of Community Cancer Centers’ Survey Spotlights Cancer Care Trends: Equipment Purchases and Hiring Down; Financial Needs of Cancer Patients Up - March 31, 2010
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Study Challenges in Treating Small-Population Cancers in the Community Setting - March 22, 2010
Al B. Benson III, MD, FACP, Becomes President of the Association of Community Cancer Centers - March 10, 2010
Malnutrition Common Among Cancer Patients, But Screening Not Routine - March 10, 2010
Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: Unique Needs Not Fully Met - March 1, 2010
Association of Community Cancer Centers Active in 2009-2010 Cancer Care Policy Activities/Agenda - February 25, 2010
Hospitals and Oncology Practices to Gather in Baltimore for ACCC's 36th Annual National Meeting; They Look for Guidance to Meet Today’s Financial Challenges - February 25, 2010
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor Cancer Patient Advocate Barbara Hoffman, JD - February 25, 2010
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor New Jersey Community Oncologist Carl J. Minniti, Jr., MD
2009:
- September 2, 2009
Association of Community Cancer Centers Publishes Prostate Cancer "Best Practices" Guide and Resource - September 2, 2009
ACCC Expresses Concerns to CMS on 2010 Proposed Rules - July 27, 2009
Baltimore Surgeon and Leading Melanoma and Breast Cancer Expert to Receive ACCC's Clinical Research Award - July 24, 2009
Association of Community Cancer Centers Launches Prostate Cancer "Best Practices" Resources; Online Guide and Webinar Are Designed to Meet Needs of Growing Number of Patients - July 1, 2009
National Survey Spotlights Cancer Care Trends: Association of Community Cancer Centers Examines the Business Side of Hospital Cancer Care - June 1, 2009
Association of Community Cancer Centers Launches Cancer Care Patient Navigation Website - March 30, 2009
Luana Lamkin, RN, MPH, Becomes President of the Association of Community Cancer Centers - March 6, 2009
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor Arizona Oncology Nurse Susan Leigh - March 6, 2009
Association of Community Cancer Centers Active in 2008-2009 Cancer Care Policy Activities/Agenda - March 6, 2009
Association of Community Cancer Centers Releases Updated Cancer Program Guidelines, Features Patient Navigation Services - March 6, 2009
How Will Cancer Care Fare Under Healthcare Reform, CMS Changes? - March 6, 2009
Keynote Speaker, Gerald A. Kraines, MD, to Explore Breakthrough Model for Accountable Leadership - February 6, 2009
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor North Carolina Researcher James E. Radford, Jr., MD

