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Rockville, MD – To prepare the multidisciplinary cancer care team for the growing prevalence of cancer and comorbidities among our nation’s graying population, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC)—in collaboration with The Gerontological Society of America and the International Society of Geriatric Oncology—has developed new tools and resources, offering expert insights through its Multidisciplinary …
Rockville, MD – Due to the rarity of advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), staying current with the latest information on diagnosing, treating, and supporting patients with this diagnosis can be challenging for clinicians who do not often encounter advanced cSCC in practice. To support the multidisciplinary cancer team in treating patients with cSCC, the Association of Community Cancer …
Rockville, MD - The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) 2019 Clinical Research Award was presented to Ethan Basch, MD, MSc, Director, Cancer Outcomes Research Program, and Professor, Hematology and Oncology, UNC, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The award was presented during the ACCC 36th National Oncology Conference in Orlando, Florida. As a medical oncologist and health services …
Rockville, MD - The 2019 ACCC Annual Achievement Award was presented posthumously to Arti Hurria, MD, FASCO, City of Hope. The oncology community experienced a devastating loss with the untimely passing of Dr. Hurria in November 2018. Dr. Hurria was the George Tsai Family Chair in Geriatric Oncology, Director of the Center for Cancer and Aging at City of Hope, an independent research and treatment …
Rockville, MD – The ACCC David King Community Clinical Scientist Award was awarded to Paul D. Hansen, MD, FACS, a pioneering leader in research on minimally invasive approaches to major liver and pancreas surgery and the promise these techniques hold for improving the quality of care, the patient experience, and potentially reducing healthcare costs. Dr. Hansen is a liver and pancreas, hernia, and …
Rockville, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) honored the recipients of 2019 ACCC Innovator Awards at the ACCC 36th National Oncology Conference, October 30 – November 1 in Orlando, Florida, where this year’s honorees shared innovative strategies and lessons learned from their own experience to enable others to model and scale similar initiatives. Now in its ninth year, the Innovator …
Rockville, MD – During American Pharmacists Month, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is marking the fifteenth anniversary of its Oncology Pharmacy Education Network (OPEN). In recognition of their vision and dedication, ACCC is pleased to honor OPEN founding pharmacist leaders Ernest R. Anderson Jr., MS, RPh, FASHP, FMSHP, and Steven L. D’Amato, BScPharm. The award presentation will …
Hundreds of oncology professionals will gather for this “how-to” conference to hear the latest improvement ideas and effective practices in action for the entire multidisciplinary care team. What: Association of Community Cancer Centers 36th National Oncology Conference When: October 30 — November 1, 2019 Where: Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Orlando, FL Conference sessions will offer fresh approaches …
Rockville, MD—The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is pleased to announce it is collaborating with AstraZeneca, a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company to support a national quality care initiative for patients with stage III and stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States with non-small cell lung cancer …
Rockville, MD—Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, BCD, has been honored with the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) 2019 Leadership in Oncology Social Work Award. Ms. Nelson, who serves as Secretary of the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), is Program Manager of Quality & Research, Cancer Support Services & Compassion, Providence Cancer Institute, Providence Health and Services …
Rockville, MD—Amanda Kramar, Chief Learning Officer for the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), is among the esteemed 2019 class of 40 Under 40 in Cancer award recipients. The 40 Under 40 in Cancer awards recognize exceptional contributions by emerging leaders and rising stars from across the cancer care landscape. Ms. Kramar was among the 40 Under 40 in Cancer awardees recognized during …
Rockville, MD—Ali McBride, PharmD, MS, BCOP, was named 2019-2020 President of the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) during its 45th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit on March 22, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Dr. McBride is the clinical coordinator of Hematology/Oncology at The University of Arizona Cancer Center. “During this exciting time of advancement in caring for patients …
Rockville, MD—Burnout among U.S. healthcare clinicians is a national concern. The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) established an Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience in 2017 to raise awareness and identify approaches to reverse the trend. Burnout is described by NAM as “a syndrome characterized by a high degree of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization (i.e., …
Rockville, MD—In today’s competitive oncology marketplace, staying productive and economically viable remains a significant challenge. Key stakeholders together with business, finance, and policy thought leaders will come together to share their perspectives on the future of cancer care delivery and offer new ways to approach the challenges facing programs and practices. What: Association of Community …
Publication includes summary of the year’s most significant IO research, policy, and real-world care delivery Rockville, MD—In 2018 immunotherapy for cancer accelerated its trajectory toward becoming a leading pillar of cancer treatment, with expanding indications across an increasing number of disease sites. Because the science, knowledge, and experience surrounding immunotherapy is evolving, there …
Payer reimbursement requirements, uncertainties in reform policy, and cost of new treatments viewed as top threats Rockville, MD—At a time of unprecedented advances in the science of cancer, growing complexity in cancer treatments, and ongoing health policy fluctuation, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) ninth annual Trending Now in Cancer Care survey reveals how cancer programs across …
ROCKVILLE, MD—The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Leigh M. Boehmer, PharmD, BCOP, as Medical Director, Education, for the association’s expanding education initiatives. In this role Dr. Boehmer will be responsible for assessing educational needs and designing educational interventions for multidisciplinary cancer care teams serving patients in the …
Rockville, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) announced today that it has partnered with Pfizer Global Medical Grants to award more than $1.8 million in funding to 15 projects that are aimed at improving the quality of breast cancer patient care. The projects will focus on conducting quality improvement (QI) initiatives that support increasing the rates of BRCA testing for patients …
Lee E. Mortenson, DPA, MPA, MS The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) and the Oncology State Society Network (OSSN) mourn the loss of founding Executive Director Lee E. Mortenson, DPA, MPA, MS. After a brief battle with non-small cell lung cancer, Dr. Mortenson passed away on December 3, 2018, at his home in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Carol, daughter …
Rockville, MD—The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) announced today the relaunch of the ACCC Immuno-Oncology Institute including an online resource portal for oncology professionals to find practical, proactive strategies for the effective delivery of new and emerging therapies. ACCC worked closely with a team of multispecialty thought leaders via the IO Institute Working Groups to develop …