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  • Group Leaders Needed for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Project
    May 25, 2021
    ACCC is looking for physicians, advanced practice providers (NP/PA), or oncology pharmacists to be group leaders for a new CE initiative. which will establish meaningful, small group interactions between clinicians involved in the care of patients with early-stage NSCLC that will, through collaborative educational experiences, help them optimally manage these patients.
  • Open Positions: Governmental Affairs Committee
    May 24, 2021
    Get involved with ACCC's advocacy and policy efforts. ACCC is seeking to fill open member positions on its Governmental Affairs Committee.
  • Open Positions: ACCC Corporate Development Committee
    May 24, 2021
    Help support education projects by participating in sponsor-facing opportunities as a member on ACCC's Corporate Development Committee.
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    Building “Systemness” through Service Lines
    May 24, 2021
    This is the first of a monthly blog series on how the author created a streamlined oncology service line within her health system to help improve clinical outcomes across all sites.
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    Get the Facts About Bladder Cancer
    May 20, 2021
    Each May, Bladder Cancer Awareness Month helps highlight the facts about bladder cancer, promote awareness about the disease, and call for more investment in research, treatment, and care. This year’s theme emphasizes the importance promoting conversations about bladder cancer and its symptoms, treatments, and management.
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    New Legislation Aims to Reimburse Essential Pharmacist Services
    May 19, 2021
    The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act would give Medicare beneficiaries living in medically underserved communities access to patient care services delivered by their state-licensed pharmacists. ACCC spoke with APhA's Dr. Scott Knoer to learn more about this legislation and how it can help patients.
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    Extending Telehealth Beyond the Pandemic
    By Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA
    May 17, 2021
    Many patients with cancer now enjoy the invaluable benefits and flexibilities that telehealth makes possible. Patients have more convenient access to appointments, increased support from family caregivers who can attend virtual visits, and more time to focus on their work and families. Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA explains how the Telehealth Modernization Act can make this expanded healthcare access available beyond the pandemic.
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    Bill to Improve Access to Genetic Counseling Introduced in House and Senate
    May 06, 2021
    In March 2021, ACCC joined other stakeholders in stating our support of the Access to Genetic Counselors Services Act "to update Medicare law and improve access to genetic counselors for Medicare beneficiaries." Now, ACCC is supporting S. 1450, a bill that would authorize CMS to recognize certified genetic counselors as healthcare providers.
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    City of Hope’s Investigational COVID-19 Vaccine
    May 05, 2021
    As City of Hope embarkes on the development of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine currently in a phase I clinical trial, ACCCBuzz spoke with Dr. Sanjeet Dadwal about the investigational vaccine’s safety and efficacy, potential emergency use authorization (EUA), and suitability for patients with cancer.
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    Cost of Care and Prescription Meds Put Strain and Stress on AYA Survivors
    By Jessica Kean
    May 04, 2021
    Survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers face greater financial hardship in adulthood than adults without a cancer history, according to a study published this month in The Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Learn how the Children’s Cancer Cause is closely studying financial toxicity in childhood cancer survivors and working to identifying policy solutions to help.
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    Older Adults with Cancer & Clinical Trials
    April 27, 2021
    Older adults with cancer are consistently precluded from participating in clinical trials for promising new treatments. A multi-pronged approach is required to ensure trials are developed for all patients, including paying specific attention to inclusion/exclusion criteria and creating clinically meaningful endpoints that can enhance enrollment efforts in underserved populations.
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    Telehealth Legislation at Forefront of ACCC Virtual Hill Day
    April 21, 2021
    This year's ACCC 2021 Virtual Hill Day, which will take place May 12, will offer ACCC members a new way to experience advocacy trainings, legislative briefings, and Congressional meetings from the comfort of their home or office. This year, ACCC's legislative priorities will focus on the Telehealth Modernization Act and the Safe Step Act of 2021.
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    Taking Action on Disparities in Prostate Cancer
    April 20, 2021
    The disparities in prostate cancer are striking. In the United States, Black men continue to experience a far greater incidence of new prostate cancers and are 2.2 to 2.5 times more likely to die from the disease than any other racial/ethnic group. Taking action to close these gaps is an imperative for moving toward equitable cancer care.
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    Helping Financial Advocates Track Patient Assistance & Preauthorizations
    April 15, 2021
    The interactive and virtual ACCC Financial Advocacy Network Town Hall: Tips for Tracking Impact, held March 23, 2021, featured financial navigation experts sharing tips and tools to address patient financial need. The town hall is now available on demand.
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    New Geriatric Assessment Guide Gives Cancer Care Teams Tools to Help Aging Patients
    April 08, 2021
    ACCC released its compact geriatric oncology guide for community cancer centers to help cancer care teams improve treatment decision-making, guide supportive care interventions, and improve patient and caregiver satisfaction. This guide will provide you with the information you need to efficiently conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments in your cancer program or practice.
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    ACCC Co-signs Letter to Address Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Care
    April 07, 2021
    As part of World Health Day (April 7), ACCC has joined more than 290 organizations in signing a joint letter to raise awareness to the unique needs of patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic and improve care access and health outcomes for this vulnerable population. Read ACCC President Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW's statement on the importance of this action, the joint-signed letter, and more information on this initiative.
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    ACCC Cosigns Joint Letter on COVID-19 and Cancer on World Health Day
    April 07, 2021
    While the coronavirus has negatively affected many healthcare services, it has had a particularly significant impact on patients previously diagnosed with other diseases—including cancer. In some cases, that impact has had devastating consequences for patients.
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    Closing Care Gaps for LGBTQI+ Cancer Providers
    By Scout, MA, PhD, Executive Director of the National LGBT Cancer Network
    April 06, 2021
    LGBTQI+ communities have a long history of experiencing barriers to healthcare, have increased risk factors for cancer, and are less satisfied with their cancer care. One survey demonstrates that these patients want their providers to show them they are welcome and make that welcome real.
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    The Role of Community Partners in Serving AYA Patients
    By Lilibeth Torno, MD
    April 01, 2021
    Poor access to care among AYA patients is not only evident in low clinical trial enrollment. The struggle to access much-needed care continues when treatment concludes. Most AYA cancer survivors must learn to navigate follow-up medical care on their own.
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    Facilitating Shared Decision-Making in Cancer Care
    March 30, 2021
    Advances in cancer treatment often mean that patients have multiple therapeutic options to choose from. As a result, engagement in decision-making is more important than ever.

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