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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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    ACCC Recognizes Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month With RFP
    March 24, 2021
    To help address the ongoing prevalence of colorectal cancer, ACCC is inviting its members to submit proposals for quality improvement initiatives in treating metastatic forms of this cancer.
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    ACCC Signs Statement on Medicare MCED Screening Coverage Act of 2021
    March 22, 2021
    Led by the Prevent Cancer Foundation, ACCC has joined more than 300 organizations in signing a letter urging the passage of the MCED Screening Coverage Act, which will help cancer care providers be able to use the latest testing technologies to improve quality of life and better patient outcomes.
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    What Does the American Rescue Plan Mean for Health Care Coverage?
    By Timothy S. Jost, emeritus professor, Washington and Lee University School of Law
    March 19, 2021
    The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) is a comprehensive attempt to address the problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying economic disruption. This post examines COBRA and marketplace subsidy provisions, which are expected to extend insurance coverage to millions of Americans.
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    Applying COVID-19 Lessons Learned to Improve Cancer Care & Research
    March 18, 2021
    The Road to Recovery Report makes specific recommendations for maintaining the adaptations made necessary to accommodate the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Where possible, the report recommends building on that momentum to spur much-needed change in cancer care and research.
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    Why Social Workers Are Essential: A Q&A With ACCC’s New President
    March 17, 2021
    ACCC President Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW, shares with us why she believes the theme of this year’s Social Work Month is important and how it ties into her own theme as ACCC’s new president.
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    New Guidelines Expand Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility
    March 16, 2021
    On March 9, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommendation for annual lung cancer screening. USPSTF estimates that these changes will almost double the number of at-risk individuals who are eligible for lung cancer screening.
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    The Future of White Bagging and Brown Bagging in Oncology Pharmacy
    March 15, 2021
    Insurer mandates requiring patients to have their therapies dispensed via “brown bagging” or “white bagging” are becoming increasingly common. Oncologists treating patients whose insurers require these methods of pharmaceutical procurement have identified problematic issues with them, including concerns about patient safety, proper care coordination, potential treatment delays, and drug waste.
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    Improving Access to Clinical Trials for Rural Populations
    March 08, 2021
    Montana is one of the most rural states in the U.S., with nearly half of its population living in rural regions. Accordingly, accessing healthcare services can be difficult for Montana’s citizens, and gaining access to clinical trials is particularly challenging.

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