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Oncology Issues Journal

Oncology Issues is the official journal of the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC). As one of the only non-clinical, programmatic journals covering cancer, Oncology Issues provides “how-to” articles for the entire multidisciplinary oncology care team, on a wide range of topics.

Implementation of a Bispecific T-Cell Engager Therapy Program at a Community Cancer Center

By Courtney VanHouzen, Bradley Wuthrich, Colton Zwart, Aimee Cloud, and Claire Boomershine

Munson Healthcare’s Cowell Family Cancer Center won a 2024 ACCC Innovator Award for its bispecific T-cell engager therapy program, which offers a viable alternative to CAR T-cell therapy for patients with relapsed and refractory cancers. Learn how this pharmacist-led program manages unique toxicities with meticulous planning and patient education in this month’s Oncology Issues.
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One-Stop Breast Clinic Improves Time to Diagnosis and Patient Satisfaction
Modeled after the successful “one-day diagnosis” model developed at the Gustave Roussy Institute in France, St. Luke’s University Health Network’s 2024 ACCC Innovator Award winning One-Stop Breast Clinic streamlined the diagnostic process, reduced time to treatment, improved patient satisfaction, and decreased operational costs for patients with breast cancer.
Leveraging the EHR to Automate Biosimilar Selection and Streamline the Prior Authorization Process
The James won a 2024 ACCC Innovator Award for development and implementation of an EHR-based tool to streamline the selection of preferred biosimilars, reduce administrative burdens, and improve treatment efficiency.
Understanding and Meeting the Unique Needs of Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the unique challenges faced by adolescents and young adults with cancer. Recognizing the need to advocate for this patient population, the UNC Lineberger Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program offers developmentally appropriate, customized, comprehensive care for these patients.
Operationalizing a Breakthrough Bladder Cancer Medication With a Multidisciplinary Approach: Insights From Nurse Leaders
An interdisciplinary team of genitourinary service line leaders, pharmacy representatives, clinical nurse leaders, financial counselors, and urologic oncologists helped Fox Chase Cancer Center to stand up this novel treatment for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Oncology State Societies Policy Town Hall Executive Summary
This town hall brought together oncology professionals, lobbyists, and state society leaders to discuss key legislative and advocacy priorities impacting oncology care across the US, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts to improve patient care through policy change.