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[POSTER] Community Cancer Care Delivery Amid COVID-19

January 28, 2021

Authors

Leigh Boehmer, Lorna Lucas, Monique Marino, Lisa Townsend, William True, Latha Shivakumar


Association of Community Cancer Centers, Rockville, MD


Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to disruptions in clinical practice and patient support services, business operations, and research for many cancer programs across the U.S.


In response to member needs, ACCC launched a COVID-19 Resource Center in March 2020 to offer education and tools to community practitioners working directly on the frontlines.

Supported by educational grants, ACCC expanded its COVID-19 resources with a focus on tools needed to navigate initial pandemic preparedness, facilitate recovery planning, and to prepare for the expected surge in patient demand as communities re-open.

The overall goal of the initiative was to provide practical, concise resources to community cancer professionals managing patients with cancer amid COVID-19.

This activity was supported by educational grants from AstraZeneca, Merck, and Pfizer.

The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s)/faculty member(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of their employer(s) or the Association of Cancer Care Centers.