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IMMUNOTHERAPY

As immunotherapy for cancer continues to evolve—so has the Association of Cancer Care Centers—adapting to meet the changing needs of the oncology community.


The ACCC Immuno-Oncology Institute is the only initiative dedicated to educating multidisciplinary teams to go beyond a clinical understanding of IO and tackle real-world implementation issues. With the care of patients on immunotherapies now extending beyond the cancer team, the ACCC Immuno-Oncology Institute is at the forefront of developing critical education to empower healthcare professionals across care delivery settings.


Under the guidance of the IO Institute Executive Committee, multispecialty Working Groups were established to focus on Big Data, Telemedicine, Care Coordination and Communication, and Training and Education. IO Working Groups members share their expertise, knowledge, and forward-looking perspectives to provide a framework for developing proactive strategies for effective delivery of these new and emerging therapies.


For more information on this project, please contact the ACCC Provider Education department.

Featured Publications

Immuno-Oncology in 2021: Committed to the Cutting Edge of Care

Immuno-Oncology in 2021: Committed to the Cutting Edge of Care

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Addressing Cardiovascular Complications in Cancer Immunotherapy: A Guide for Providers

By Avirup Guha, MBBS, MPH, FAHA, FACC, FICOS, RPVI
June 20, 2024

Explore the role of cardio-oncology in understanding and managing potential cardiovascular complications of immune checkpoint inhibitors.

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A Progress Report on Cancer Immunotherapy

June 17, 2024

ACCCBuzz recognizes June as Cancer Immunotherapy Month.

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Collaborative Care: Implementing an Innovative Digital Tool

April 29, 2024

ACCC recently announced a collaboration with the Digital Medicine Society on a project to develop a risk prediction tool for cytokine release syndrome.

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Early Identification and Management of Pneumonitis and Other irAEs in Patients with NSCLC

By Sarah Sagorsky, MPAS, PA-C
September 1, 2023

As immune checkpoint inhibitors have become the standard of care for eligible patients with NSCLC, frequent monitoring of irAEs as well as provider and patient education on the signs and symptoms of pneumonitis can ensure improved clinical outcomes for patients.

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The Role of a Pharmacist in Managing irAEs

By Sita Bhatt, PharmD and Radhika Jhaveri, PharmD, BCOP
August 17, 2023

Managing immunotherapy related adverse events (irAEs) requires a team-based effort, with pharmacists playing an integral role in their identification and management within both outpatient and inpatient multidisciplinary teams.

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A New Decade for Advancements in Immunotherapy

June 8, 2023

June is Cancer Immunotherapy Month, and ACCC is highlighting the important work that it and its partners are doing to increase patient access to these novel therapies.