Jenna Pierson

Day one of ACCC’s 43rd National Oncology Conference featured a national look at financial advocacy, the Psychosocial Oncology Professionals Symposium, announcement of the President’s Theme from 2026-2027 ACCC President Douglas Flora, MD, LSSBB, FACCC, and recognition of the 2026 ACCC Innovators.

From comprehensive genetics education for nurses to a risk tool that identifies the patients who are most likely to miss their mammography appointment, the latest Oncology Issues identifies barriers to care and spotlights meaningful initiatives to mitigate them.

On Day 2 of the 2026 NCCN Fall Policy Summit, speakers and panelists discussed the greatest operational hurdles preventing personalized cancer screening, offered proven best practices in five real-world case studies, and explored policy solutions to modernize screening systems.

From challenging misconceptions about breast cancer to incorporating paramedical tattooing for survivors after reconstruction, gather valuable takeaways from Oncology Issues in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

From mental health concerns to fertility preservation, adolescents and young adults with cancer require a specialized approach to treatment and survivorship care. In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, ACCC highlights a pivotal program from the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and resources that meet the critical needs of these patients.

An at-home option for cervical cancer screening breaks down barriers to care and offers the same level of precision as screening in the clinic.