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Utilizing biomarker testing can add a valuable perspective when determining optimal treatment strategies and engaging patients with metastatic colorectal cancer in shared decision-making.
The seven ACCC Innovator Award winners demonstrate cutting-edge and replicable solutions across all areas of the multidisciplinary cancer care team.
Research topics include identifying health disparities in precision medicine, delivery of quality advanced ovarian and non-small cell lung (NSCLC) cancer care, programmatic evaluation of geriatric cancer care, and the creation of a self-guided training program for oncology financial advocates.
Recent advances in cancer genomics and targeted therapies have substantially changed the management of lung cancer, but like many new medical technologies, there is a concern these new methods, which include biomarker testing, will not be used equally throughout the health care system and worsen disparities that may already be entrenched.
The series is designed to help cancer care professionals navigate the uncertain environment of caring for patients with cancer and immunocompromised patients during the continued threat of a global pandemic.
ACCC believes that to improve the current treatment options available for patients at the lowest cost without decreasing access to care, certain principles should be taken into consideration.
Rockville, MD — The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today released its annual report on the assessment of the current state of the growing use of immunotherapies to treat cancer in the United States. The report, entitled, “Immuno-Oncology in 2021: Committed to the Cutting Edge of Care,” reveals that despite the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, by mid-2020, there was a 22 percent …
Rockville, MD - The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today released a new CANCER BUZZ podcast episode focused on the continued mental and emotional toll of the ongoing pandemic still impacting cancer care professionals around the country. This week’s CANCER BUZZ guest is Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW, oncology social worker and ACCC President. She explains the concerns of cancer …
ASCO and ACCC Invite 75 Research Sites from Across the United States to Participate in Pilot Project of Site Self-Assessment Tool, Implicit Bias Training Program Alexandria, Va. and Rockville, Md. – The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today announced that 75 research sites applied and have been invited to participate in a pilot …
Rockville, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today released the following statement in recognition of Juneteenth (June 19) and National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week (June 17 - 23): Our community of cancer professionals marks and celebrates the recognition of Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Black patients with cancer continue to be underrepresented in clinical trials and …
Rockville, MD - The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today announced the launch of CANCER BUZZ TV, its video podcast channel aimed at informing oncology professionals of the latest developments in cancer care. CANCER BUZZ TV takes deep dives into emergent issues in oncology, including health equity, COVID-19 care modifications, precision medicine and novel treatments, telehealth, financial …
Rockville, MD — The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today announced the launch of the ACCC Community Oncology Research Institute (ACORI), building on its existing mission to close the gap in cancer research through optimal community oncology partnerships. ACORI works to establish clinical trials as a standard of care in treatment plans and to help achieve equitable cancer care delivery …
As the leading education and advocacy organization for the cancer care community, ACCC recognizes that our members are treating an increasing number of Americans with late-stage cancer diagnoses. We believe this legislation will help patients and providers access the necessary technologies to detect cancer earlier.
Oncology Programs Report COVID’s Impact Staffing, Operations, Research, Telehealth, Health Equity and Revenue Rockville, MD — The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) announced today the release of Trending Now in Cancer Care 2020, an annual report that identifies current and emerging trends in cancer programs across the country. The detailed report presents findings from focus groups that …
Oncology practices and research sites invited to test site assessment tool and implicit bias training program in next phase of collaboration. Alexandria, Va. and Rockville, Md. – In a continuation of their collaboration to increase clinical trial participation among patients from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and Association of Community …
Washington, D.C. (April 7, 2021)—More than 290 international, national and regional cancer organizations around the globe including the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC), Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and the European Cancer Organisation (E.C.O) launched a Joint Letter on Covid-19 and Cancer on the occasion of the World Health …
Rockville, MD—To support quality improvement (QI) projects in colorectal cancer, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) has joined with Pfizer Global Medical Grants to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) with the intent of funding QI initiatives that focus on the integration of biomarker testing into the treatment planning for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). The RFP seeks …
Washington, D.C. (March 17, 2021) – Yesterday, a bipartisan coalition of members in the House of Representatives introduced the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 (H.R. 1946) in an effort to make the latest cancer screening technologies available to patients. The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) thanks Reps. Terri Sewell (D-AL), Jodey Arrington …
Rockville, MD — The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) has announced its new Executive Committee leadership and new Board of Trustee members for the 2021-2022 term. David R. Penberthy, MD, MBA, Radiation Oncologist at Virginia Radiation Oncology Associates Inc., will serve as the new President-Elect of the Executive Committee, and Nadine J. Barrett, PhD, MA, MS, Director of the Office of …
Rockville, MD — Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW was named president of the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today at the association’s virtual 47th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit. Nelson will lead the organization for the next year, as oncology professionals work to tackle critical issues in cancer care post-pandemic. Nelson is Program Manager of Compassion and …