Association of Cancer Care Centers

There’s only 1 week left for the ACCC 41st National Oncology Conference, taking place October 9-11 in Minneapolis, MN. Join us and be inspired by the innovation happening to advance the goal of equitable cancer care for all. From process improvement to technological advances to optimizing the patient experience, learn from and network with oncology professionals from across the multidisciplinary care team. Register for #ACCCNOC: https://bit.ly/3SFF6ra.

Dive into 4 key topics from Part 2 of the Trending Now in Cancer Care Report in this month’s Oncology Issues: artificial and business intelligence technology; EHR integration in precision medicine; payer, manufacturer, and supply chain challenges; and key partnerships in research and clinical trials: https://bit.ly/4ej3HdX.

Read the latest Oncology Issues for a study that implemented somatic profiling to identify which patients were most likely to carry a germline mutation: https://bit.ly/3zBl9LJ.

As #NationalProstateCancerMonth comes to a close, ACCC commits to increasing awareness, encouraging early screenings, and supporting those affected by this disease. Read our ACCCBuzz blog post at https://bit.ly/3XNNXsx.

?? September is #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth and collaboration is a key component in the fight against blood cancer. This is why we’ve curated blood cancer resource libraries for the multidisciplinary team. These digital toolkits connect you to publications, webinars, tools, and other resources to help provide quality care for patients. Check out our newest resource libraries: ?? Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) Resource Library: https://lnkd.in/eR5Ne68D ?? Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) Resource Library: https://lnkd.in/epSiS_yq ?? Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) Testing Resource Library: https://lnkd.in/eVzWceBP To access other libraries and resources on hematologic malignancies visit accc-cancer.org/heme and join us this month as we raise awareness, share knowledge, and strengthen our fight against blood cancer! ?? #ACCCHeme #hemeonc #leukemia #lymphoma #myeloma #bloodcancer

The need for timely, inclusive genetic testing is strong. Read the latest Oncology Issues for a study that piloted universal multigene panel testing for newly diagnosed patients with breast cancer: https://bit.ly/3TLMykS.

Learn how Mercy established a new Center for Precision Medicine to better serve its predominantly rural communities in the latest Oncology Issues: https://bit.ly/47HuIpa.

A new code for genetic counselors will launch in Jan 2025, marking an important step toward increasing access to #GeneticCounseling. Read more about this change and ACCC's continued #advocacy for the passage of the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act: https://bit.ly/4egLSME

Read the latest Oncology Issues to explore Wilmot Cancer Institute’s commitment to high-quality cancer care through the development of a high-risk breast health program and a breast survivorship program: https://bit.ly/4gISN32.

While childhood and adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survival rates have increased dramatically, the journey for survivors does not end when treatment ends. Survivors can face long- term challenges in realms ranging from physical and psychological health to social and educational barriers. Read about the journey beyond treatment for child and AYA cancer survivors on our blog: https://bit.ly/3TAKbBw Discover ACCC’s comprehensive cancer care resources for adolescents and young adults, survivorship, psychosocial care, and more: https://bit.ly/3RrERzu #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #ComprehensiveCancerCare #CancerSurvivors