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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Early Detection of Lung Cancer: The Lung Nodule Program at Penn Medicine Princeton Health

Nicole A. Colwell, MD
September 06, 2024

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, accounting for more fatalities than colorectal and pancreatic cancer combined. One of the keys to improving clinical outcomes lies in early detection and intervention, especially for incidental lung nodules, which could be an early indicator of lung cancer.

ACCC Honors World Lung Cancer Day: Where Passion Meets Innovation

August 01, 2024

ACCC recognizes August 1st as World Lung Cancer Day through its past Innovator Award winners.

The Centralized Tracking and Management of Incidental Lung Nodule Findings

June 07, 2024

ACCCBuzz spotlights University of Colorado Cancer Center, one of the recipients of the 2024 ACCC Innovator Award.

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LUNGevity Precision Medicine Summit: Improving Biomarker Testing

By Molly Kisiel, MSN, FNP-BC
April 16, 2024

Highlights from a LUNGevity Lung Cancer Precision Medicine Summit that addressed critical issues surrounding biomarker testing in non-small cell lung cancer.

LUNGevity Health Equity Summit: A Focus on Biomarker Testing

April 11, 2024

LUNGevity invited ACCC and other stakeholders across the oncology world to Washington DC, for their second Health Equity Summit on Tuesday, March 12.

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ACCC Recognizes National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month

April 09, 2024

ACCC recognizes April as National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month.

Improving Care Coordination for Patients with Lung Cancer: The Basics

November 16, 2023

ACCC's Improving Care Coordination Model can lead to improved care and treatment outcomes for patients with lung cancer.

Improving Care Coordination for Patients with Lung Cancer: A Look at Best Practices

October 03, 2023

Insight from 2 ACCC members on the implementation of the Improving Care Coordination Model.

Early Identification and Management of Pneumonitis and Other irAEs in Patients with NSCLC

By Sarah Sagorsky, MPAS, PA-C
September 01, 2023

As immune checkpoint inhibitors have become the standard of care for eligible patients with NSCLC, frequent monitoring of irAEs as well as provider and patient education on the signs and symptoms of pneumonitis can ensure improved clinical outcomes for patients.

A Model for Demonstrating Sustainable Outreach for Cancer Screening

August 24, 2023

St. Elizabeth Cancer Center launched a comprehensive program to perform outreach to patients with outstanding orders for lung, breast, and colon cancer screenings.

ACCC Recognizes World Lung Cancer Day: The Lasting Effect of a World War

August 01, 2023

In 2012, August 1 was declared World Lung Cancer Day—11 years later, its significance is as important as ever.

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Discussions that Matter: Managing Drug Shortages and Empowering Oncology Pharmacists

July 18, 2023

In the face of an unprecedented drug shortage, HOPA partnered with ACCC and AVAHO to lead a virtual round table discussing best practices the multidisciplinary cancer care team can use to mitigate its effects.

ACCC Spotlights Critical Lung Cancer Screening Needs in Appalachia

March 23, 2023

ACCC held a LinkedIn live event on March 13, 2023, with subject matter experts, who shared strategies for tackling lung cancer disparities in the Appalachian Region and beyond.

ACCC Recognizes National Cancer Prevention Month: A Focus on Smoking + Taxes

By Chidi Ike
February 15, 2023

In recognition of National Cancer Prevention Month, the continued effort toward preventing cancer must be characterized by actions not words.

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ACCC Honors National Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November 10, 2022

Every November we remember National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. So ACCCBuzz spoke with Caroline Wolf to learn more about CHI Memorial's lung screening outreach efforts and Breathe Easy Mobile Lung Screening Program.

Quality Improvement in Stages III & IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Care

September 23, 2022

Care optimization is everything in today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Learn how ACCC's nationwide quality improvement (QI) initiative helped Southern Ohio Medical Center Cancer Center develop and implement plans to support the optimization of care for patients diagnosed with Stages III and IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Cancer Screening in the COVID-19 Era

By Alissa McEowen
September 01, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the cancer screening rate. While telemedicine has facilitated care delivery, there is a need for programs aimed at promoting screening. This understanding prompted Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids, Hall-Perrine Cancer Center in Iowa to launch a initiative that has excelled in increasing their colorectal screening rates, and facilitated the provision of high-quality care in the community.

ACCC Commemorates World Lung Cancer Day—10 Years Strong

August 01, 2022

Communities around the globe recognize August 1 as World Lung Cancer Day—a day to commemorate, educate, and support individuals and families impacted by lung cancer. Read highlights on a few ACCC initiatives that are helping cancer care teams better support their patients with this disease.

The Long Road to Recovery, Part II: Cancer Screening in the U.S. (St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Kentucky)

January 13, 2022

In 2020, medical experts warned that COVID-19 could, over time, have a substantial impact on cancer outcomes due to delayed or missed cancer screenings for patients. To obtain a better perspective of how cancer programs’ screening and outreach education efforts are recovering from pandemic pressures, ACCCBuzz spoke to four cancer programs across the country.

ACCC Recognizes Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November 17, 2021

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the second-most common cancer detected in both men and women in the U.S. Lung cancer accounts for nearly 25% of all cancer deaths in this country. According to estimates by the American Cancer Society, 235,760 patients will be diagnosed with lung cancer, and 131,880 patients will die of the disease in 2021.

ACCC Launches Precision Medicine Campaign

November 04, 2021

In launching its new campaign, "Transforming Complex To Clear," ACCC brought together expert panelists to discuss effective practices and offer tips to address current barriers to biomarker testing in the community setting.

New Small-Group CE Opportunities Offer Personalized Virtual Learning

October 27, 2021

ACCC is offering two new online continuing education initiatives that leverage small-group learning among clinicians and their peers who have roles in the care and treatment of patients with early-stage NSCLC and patients with advanced HER2+ breast cancer.

ACCC Recognizes World Lung Cancer Day

July 29, 2021

August 1 marks World Lung Cancer Day. Long at the forefront of teaching multidisciplinary cancer care teams about how to best implement new and evolving lung cancer therapies into their programs and practices, ACCC shares several of its current initiatives to promote optimal lung cancer care delivery.

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.

Fostering Excellence in Care and Outcomes for Patients with Stage III and IV NSCLC

November 13, 2020

Growing knowledge of NSCLC subtypes and molecular biomarkers for this disease has led to changes in how NSCLC is diagnosed and staged.

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July 06, 2020

ASCO Abstract: What Defines Quality Lung Cancer Care?

June 12, 2020

At the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2020 Virtual Scientific Program, ACCC presented seven abstracts that capture data spanning the organization’s diverse provider education portfolio.

Kentucky Healthcare System Reaches Lung Cancer Screening Milestone

January 23, 2020

Taking Lung Cancer Screening on the Road

By Mellisa Wheeler, BSW, MHA, and Derek Raghavan, MD, PhD
August 23, 2017

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