On January 22, 2021, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) released new information providing guidance to cancer care providers for vaccinating people with cancer against COVID-19. The NCCN COVID-19 Vaccine Committee recommends that all people currently in active cancer treatment be vaccinated, with considerations regarding immunosuppression and timing. The committee will also meet regularly to update the released recommendations and new recommendations, as they arise.
Read the full NCCN: Cancer and COVID-19 Vaccination recommendations and find more NCCN resources on its COVID-19 Resources web page.
Posted 1/21/2021
At the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting, the Louisiana Oncology Society received the ASCO Jeffrey C Ward Affiliate Advocacy Award for advancing critical advocacy priorities that have translated into meaningful legislative victories. The Iowa Oncology Society and Washington State Medical Oncology Society were also recognized for their advocacy efforts in 2025 at the meeting, receiving second place awards.
