Fast Facts Vol. 40, No. 6

Study Shows More Genetic Testing Needed for Ovarian Cancer

• Only 52% of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer between 2016 and 2023 received genetic testing.
• Women with commercial insurance were 37% more likely to undergo genetic testing than those with public insurance.
• Younger patients were tested at significantly higher rates than older patients.

Source. Nearly Half of Women With Ovarian Cancer Are Not Receiving Critical Genetic Testing. Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance. Published March 25, 2025.

In a national survey, nearly 50% of caregivers report that strain on their own mental health is their top challenge.

Source. Communication Breakdowns Are a Major Hurdle for Caregivers. American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Published May 1, 2025.

3 Key Findings from 2025 FAIR Health Report

1. Retail clinic and urgent care utilization each decreased 12% nationally from 2022–2023.
2. Ambulatory surgery center utilization decreased 7%.
3. Telehealth utilization decreased 3%.

Source. FH Healthcare Indicators and FH Medical Price Index 2025: An Annual View of Place of Service Trends and Medical Pricing. FAIR Health. Published March 31, 2025.

Burnout Rates Among Physicians Remain High at 45.2% in 2023

According to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, the occupational burnout rate among physicians in the US has ebbed since its spike in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic but has remained moderate since 2011.

Source. Burnout Rate Improving Among Physicians, Though Rates Remain High Since 2011. American Medical Association. Published April 9, 2025.

Good News, Bad News

• From 1991 to 2022, the cancer mortality rate in Black men and women declined by 49% and 33%, respectively.
• The risk of cancer death for Black individuals is twice as high as that of White individuals for myeloma, prostate, uterine, and stomach cancers, and 40% to 50% higher for colorectal, breast, cervical, and liver cancers.
• Survival is also lower in Black individuals than in White individuals for almost every type and stage of cancer, with the largest gaps for melanoma, uterine, and cervical cancers.

Source. New ACS Study Shows Cancer Mortality Rates Among Black People Declining, But Remain Higher Than Other Racial and Ethnic Groups. American Cancer Society. Published February 20, 2025.

3 Tips to Help Leaders Make Core Values More Than Just Words

1. Make core values a daily conversation. Normalize these discussions in huddles, meetings, and feedback.
2. Address disruptive behavior in the moment. Respectfully say, “That behavior didn’t align with our value of respect. Let’s reset.”
3. Reinforce with recognition. Start meetings by sharing examples of team members who have demonstrated core values in action.

Source. Thompson R. Core Values: Are They Just Words or Your Team’s Standard? Published March 18, 2025.

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Explore a practical framework to identify and address barriers to supportive care, enhance multidisciplinary collaboration, and ensure that every patient with cancer has access to the psychosocial, financial, and survivorship services that are essential to delivering whole-person care.

Bringing Phase 1 Clinical Trials to Historically Underserved Patient Populations

In this ACCCBuzz Blog, learn how leaders at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center have rebuilt their now nationally recognized clinical trials program from the ground up, with diverse enrollment a cornerstone of their philosophy.

Increasing Access to CAR T-Cell Therapies

Although 6 FDA-approved chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies exist for relapsed/refractory hematologic malignancies, only 2 out of every 10 eligible patients receive this potentially curative therapy. Examine findings and insights from ACCC’s recent national survey to identify facilitators and barriers to timely evaluation for CAR T-cell therapy in this infographic.

CLL Treatment Strategies, Sequencing, and Care Optimization

This 3-part video series provides an overview of novel therapeutic approaches for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and reviews therapy selection and sequencing as well as adverse event management and strategies for changing therapies.

Live From NOC: Psychosocial Care, Alcohol, Marijuana, and More

In the middle of the action at the 42nd National Oncology Conference, this CANCER BUZZ podcast episode features ACCC Board of Trustees member Jennifer Bires, highlighting her panel discussion during the Psychosocial Oncology Professionals Symposium titled “Navigating Quality Integrative Cancer Support Resources.”