Association of Cancer Care Centers

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

How will #AI shape the future of #CancerCare, and how can professionals integrate it into their practices? Read reflections from a longtime ACCC member on how this transformative technology could redefine how cancer is diagnosed, treated, and managed: https://bit.ly/4gpkbmB Douglas Flora, MD, LSSBB, FACCC

UCSF Health implemented patient self-scheduling approach and improved patient experience, reduced times for new patient appointments, and contributed to cancer service line growth. Learn how in the most recent Oncology Issues: https://bit.ly/3zBkhGX.