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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.

Lessons in Leadership: Thriving as Women at the Top

By Robin Zon, MD, FASCO, FACP and Nadine J. Barrett, PhD, MA, MS, FACCC

In this Q&A with 2 presidents, Dr. Zon and Dr. Barrett engage in a powerful dialogue about how trust, mentorship, and strategic collaboration can shape the leadership journey, with a call to action for oncology leaders to drive systemic change that prioritizes inclusion and alignment of shared goals.

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Also In This Issue:

A Legacy of Healing, A Future of Hope for Egyptian Women: Spotlight on the Baheya Foundation
As part of ACCC’s Global eXchange series, the Baheya Foundation is redefining compassionate, patient-centered cancer care for women in Egypt. By uniting advanced diagnostics, treatment, psychosocial support, and empowerment programs together under 1 roof, Baheya addresses systemic barriers such as economic hardship, cultural stigma, and limited access to quality care and sets a powerful global example of equitable cancer care.
2025 Trending Now in Cancer Care: Part 1
Drawing on insights from interactive sessions at the 2025 ACCC Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit, Part 1 of the 2025 Trending Now in Cancer Care report explores key trends shaping the future of oncology—including the rise of AI and business intelligence tools, technology-driven enablement to expand patient access to care, strategic oncology partnerships and affiliations, and emerging growth opportunities across the cancer care landscape.
Disenfranchised Grief and Countertransference: Hidden Contributors to Oncologist Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
While systemic issues like heavy workloads and administrative demands are well-documented precursors to oncologist burnout, the internal emotional toll—feelings of guilt, helplessness, and unresolved grief over patient loss—can be just as harmful. It is therefore imperative for care teams to recognize and process their grief, understand dynamics like transference and countertransference, and build strong support systems within oncology practices.
Spirituality and Cultural Humility: Core Components of Comprehensive Palliative Care
Integrating spirituality, cultural humility, and interdisciplinary collaboration within palliative care is key to building trust with patients and improving their quality of life—particularly for those from marginalized communities. Learn strategies for increasing access to palliative care, improving provider training, and using decision-support tools to enhance care delivery.
MIB Agents: Advocacy for AYA Patients With Osteosarcoma
Recognizing the complex challenges faced by adolescents and young adults diagnosed with osteosarcoma—a rare and aggressive bone cancer—nonprofit MIB Agents provides free, comprehensive support through peer mentorship, education, advocacy, and research funding, empowering patients throughout their journey.
Artificial Intelligence: The Legalities of AI in Health Care and the Day-to-Day Use of AI in the Clinical Setting
While AI presents exciting opportunities to enhance patient care, its implementation and use in clinical settings also raises important liability and risk considerations. Explore key insights from a featured session on AI’s evolving role in health care at the 2025 North Carolina Oncology Association/South Carolina Oncology Society Joint Conference.
From Readiness to Research: Building Clinical Trial Research Capacity at Community Cancer Centers
Access to clinical trials is a key driver of improved cancer outcomes and reduced mortality, making trial availability essential for mitigating disparities in cancer care, particularly between urban and rural communities. However, persistent underrepresentation of racially and ethnically diverse populations remains a major challenge. In response, ACCC and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals launched a pilot program aimed at expanding clinical trial access and capacity in community oncology settings.