ACCCBUZZ BLOG

Review the insights shared at the 2024 NCCN Patient Advocacy Summit about efforts to combat misinformation and advance health literacy in the evolving landscape of oncology.

In honor of the National Oncology Conference's inaugural international panel, ACCC spoke with Dr. Enrique Soto Pérez de Celis for his insight on caring for a diverse array of patients in Mexico and the United States.

By leveraging machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, and data analytics, AI accelerates the identification of potential drug candidates, optimizes preclinical and clinical testing, and reduces costs.

ACCC spoke to Kelly Terrell to capture her insights and tips for community cancer centers to get started with providing bispecific antibody therapies to patients with cancer.

Examine the new Medicare reimbursement codes for community health integration, social determinants of health risk assessment, and principal illness navigation codes, as well as Medicare’s ongoing focus on enabling equitable access to high-quality care.

Chronic inflammation, a driving force behind tumor initiation and progression, is central to understanding the biology of cancer, as is the concept of inflammaging—the chronic, low-grade inflammation associated with aging.

To facilitate the process of diagnosis, treatment, and patient care, SFA has partnered with ACCC to develop a multitude of resources about sarcoma for community clinicians, patients, and caregivers.

Four experts came together to discuss the changing landscape of palliative care, opportunities to make it a more equitable service, and the challenge of training all providers in palliative care communication.

Despite substantial advances in screening, diagnosis, and treatment, notable disparities exist in oncology that often result in delayed diagnoses, suboptimal treatment, poor outcomes, and undertreatment of pain in certain racial and ethnic groups.

In honor of the NOC's first international panel, ACCCBuzz spoke with Dr. Christopher Steer to gain further insight into his experience collaborating with academic centers and the unique challenges he faces as an oncologist practicing in a rural community.

By leveraging modern health care technologies and data-driven insights, AI and machine learning have the potential to enhance screening, diagnosis, and personalized treatment strategies across multiple cancer types.

ACCCBuzz spoke to Joshua Brody, MD to better understand how Bispecific Antibodies work and how they can be easily implemented in the community setting.

Get a recap of the third installment in Bedard’s webinar series, AMA CPT® Coding Update for Oncology Navigation Services and the Cancer Moonshot, which covers recent changes to the AMA codes and what they mean for providers.

In an exclusive interview with Dr. Modupe Elebute-Odunsi, delegate of the NOC International Panel representing Nigeria, learn about the initiatives she's championed to support women in health care and the innovative care models in her practice.

In oncology, providers treat patients from all backgrounds and with unique histories and experiences. It is therefore imperative to recognize and understand patients' personal characteristics to create effective treatment plans.

Read the highlights of ACCC's recent webinar discussion regarding the IV fluid shortage crisis caused by severe flooding from Hurricane Helene in September of this year.

The 41st National Oncology Conference was an opportunity to educate colleagues and share resources to help attendees enact positive change at their cancer programs. Read the insights gained from the afternoon sessions on Day 2 of the conference.

In the keynote address on Day 2 of the NOC, Dr. Fiori described the work of the Community Health Worker Institute at Montefiore Health System in leveraging community expertise and global best practices in Bronx County, New York.

Genetic testing and molecular profiling can be the key to better outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer by allowing oncologists to implement more targeted therapies.

ACCC is committed to helping cancer care team members, patients, and caregivers understand how bispecific antibody treatments fit within the cancer care continuum, how they differ from CAR T-cell therapy, and the education and resources available to patients and their families.

To increase access to supportive care services for historically underserved populations, ACCC launched a quality improvement initiative in collaboration with Living Beyond Breast Cancer and Cancer Support Community.

Throughout the course of treatment, patients and providers alike are often focused on the progression of the cancer diagnosis more than anything else. But adverse effects like skin toxicities can be highly damaging to patients’ quality of life and treatment outcomes.

Ensuring nurses’ job satisfaction while maintaining high standards of patient care is a challenging feat. Lee Health has successfully navigated this challenge through the implementation of LeanTaaS’ iQueue for Infusion Centers Patient Assignment tool. This innovative approach has streamlined operations and significantly enhanced nurses’ satisfaction and productivity.

October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity and a call to reflect on the latest research and deepen understanding of this pervasive disease.