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Oncology Issues Journal

Oncology Issues is the official journal of the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC). As one of the only non-clinical, programmatic journals covering cancer, Oncology Issues provides “how-to” articles for the entire multidisciplinary oncology care team, on a wide range of topics.

Building a Scalable Model to Train the Next Generation of Oncology Leaders

By Rania Emara

With an aging population, rising cancer rates, and economic uncertainty, the demand for skilled oncology professionals continues to outpace the current supply. In response to the impending wave of workforce shortages, Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center developed a scalable, cancer-focused research training and education continuum to cultivate the next generation of oncology professionals.

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Empowering Patients to Disconnect Their Chemotherapy at Home
To compensate for significant nursing shortages, many cancer programs are rethinking how care is delivered and identifying ways for patients to manage aspects of their own care. In this spirit, Wilmot Cancer Institute designed an education initiative to empower patients to self-disconnect from certain chemotherapy infusions, demonstrating a practical and scalable solution to workforce shortages.
One Purpose, One Passion, 2 Directions: How to Bring Together Clinical and Administrative Leaders
Alignment and collaboration between clinicians and administrators are increasingly important for delivering high-quality, cost-effective care. Explore strategies to improve communication, build trust, and improve relationships between these 2 spheres, ensuring the creation of safe and supportive environments for both team members and patients.
From Fatigue to Function: Redefining Rural Cancer Care Through Exercise Oncology
Beyond fighting cancer, patients in rural regions often face isolation, long travel distances, and limited access to rehabilitative services throughout their care journey. Self Regional Healthcare sought to transform survivorship care by integrating exercise through its scalable, patient-centered, data-driven model that supports healing with strength and dignity.
COVID-19 Narratives: Stories From the Oncology Setting
This study explores how patients with cancer navigated the challenges of oncology care during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the coping mechanisms of African American and White patients. Through in-depth interviews and well-being assessments, it offers valuable insights for developing more resilient, patient-centered support systems.
Unlocking the Conversation: Navigating ESR1 Mutations in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Explore practical strategies for helping patients understand ESR1 mutations, how they can alter treatment selection and disease course, and the importance of timely genomic testing in this comprehensive guide.
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Treating Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
Designed to support cancer programs and care teams in delivering and coordinating care for patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, this guide offers insights from a national landscape analysis, explores 7 key domains related to care practices, and highlights the experiences shared by multidisciplinary providers, patients, and patient advocates.