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In selecting a theme that resonates with the multidisciplinary membership of the ACCC, I believe that it is important to build on the great work conducted under my predecessors, Tom Gallo and Dr. Mark Soberman, who addressed cancer care team resiliency and the next-generation cancer care team. With that in mind, I am pleased to announce the theme for my 2019-2020 presidency: Collaborate. Educate. …
2019 Prospectus_41319 Exhibitor Prospectus Friday, July 12, 2019 Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, HI Presented by: MEETING OVERVIEW The Hawaii Society of Clinical Oncology (HSCO) and Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) are hosting an ASCO Direct Highlights in Honolulu, Hawaii, to provide updates on the practice-changing information presented at the 2019 ASCO® …
Click to enter a date Choose an item Enter First & Last Name Select company name Dear Choose an item Enter your last name The Association of Community Cancer Centers invites Select company name to attend and display at the NEW ASCO Direct Highlights Meeting – an Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) and Hawaii Society of Clinical Oncologist (HSCO) collaboration on July 12, 2019 …
PowerPoint Presentation MULTIDISCIPLINARY CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA CARE 2018 ASH Updates Brian Koffman, MDCM, FCFP, DABFP, MS Ed Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer CLL Society, Inc. CLL/SLL Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma CLL/SLL ASCO 2015 Cancer Advance of the Year: Transformation of CLL Treatment …
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is the leading education and advocacy organization for the multidisciplinary cancer team. ACCC is a powerful network of 24,000 cancer care professionals from 2,100 hospitals and practices nationwide. ACCC is recognized as the premier provider of resources for the entire oncology care team. For more information, visit accc-cancer.org or call …
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is the leading education and advocacy organization for the multidisciplinary cancer team. ACCC is a powerful network of 24,000 cancer care professionals from 2,100 hospitals and practices nationwide. ACCC is recognized as the premier provider of resources for the entire oncology care team. For more information, visit accc-cancer.org or call …
Our busy community practice first began treating patients with immunotherapy through participating in the original ipilimumab clinical trials. We quickly realized that this new treatment paradigm would require us to create and implement an effective screening and management tool for our immunooncology (IO) patient population.
Immuno-oncology (IO) has radically altered the patient care paradigm. One of most important changes attributed to IO is improvement in outcomes and lengthening of survival. This good news comes with multiple challenges, not least of which is the need for new and better communication and coordination among multiple specialties over time.
Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are extremely common in patients being treated with checkpoint inhibitors for advanced melanoma. The type, quality, and severity of these adverse events, however, varies by treatment regimen and by patient.
Are you leveraging the assets of your oncology pharmacists in delivery of immunotherapy for cancer? Oncology pharmacists multidisciplinary team members who help bridge the gap between science and real-world medical practice. Sarah Hudson-DiSalle, PharmD, RPh, describes how your IO program can make the best use of the oncology pharmacist's diverse skillset.
Every other Monday, ACCC highlights the latest news, announcements, resources, and innovations from our member cancer programs. To submit your program, visit the Member News Submission Portal and complete a brief form. Cancer Care Excellence in New Jersey Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey has been recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a Comprehensive Cancer Center—one of only …
Although recently diagnosed adolescent males rank fertility as a top concern in their lives post-cancer treatment, less than half recall discussing sperm cryopreservation before their treatment. Indeed, one national survey found that less than half of oncologists routinely discuss sperm cryopreservation with their eligible male patients. Why? A recent article in Oncology Issues identified several barriers …
ACCC Capitol Hill Day Issue Briefs—March 20, 2019 CANCER DRUG PARITY ACT (H.R. 1730 / S.741) BACKGROUND: Traditionally, intravenous (IV) and injected treatments were the primary methods of chemotherapy delivery. Today, patient-administered chemotherapy has become more prevalent and is the standard of care for many types of cancer. But insurance coverage has not kept pace with …
ACCC Capitol Hill Day Issue Briefs—March 20, 2019 THE CLINICAL TREATMENT ACT (H.R. 913) – GUARANTEE COVERAGE OF ROUTINE CARE COSTS OF CLINICAL TRIALS FOR MEDICAID PATIENTS BACKGROUND: Medicaid insures nearly one-fifth of the U.S. population and is the only major payer that is not required by federal law to provide coverage of the routine care costs of participation in an approved …
1 March 1, 2019 VIA ELECTRONIC DELIVERY Senator Lamar Alexander Chairman United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate Dirksen Senate Office Building Room 428 201 1st ST NE Washington, DC 20510 Re: The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Request …
ASCO Direct™ Highlights is licensed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology®. This activity will be CME/CPE/CNE-certified. FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019 | 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM New York Marriott Downtown New York, NY REGISTER TODAY! accc-cancer.org/ASCO-Direct-NY Presented by: DISCOVER practice-changing scientific and educational updates which reflect the foremost …
A recent ACCC survey of its membership asked cancer practices and programs how often they assessed the unique needs of their older adult patients. Nearly half reported having limited familiarity with current geriatric assessment tools. Seventy-four percent said they do not use screening tools to identify older adult patients with additional needs. Given that experts predict that by 2030, 70 percent …
PowerPoint Presentation Cancer care is a team effort. The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) provides a multidisciplinary, how-to perspective to help you and your team provide exceptional patient care. TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER Cancer Program Administrator. Oncologist. Nurse. Pharmacist. Registrar. Social Worker. Financial Advocate. Hospital Executive. ACCC …
April 22, 2019
Melissa Kah Poh Loh, MBBCh, BAO Fellow, Combined Geriatrics and Hematology/Oncology University of Rochester Rochester, New York Review of the benefits and outcomes of geriatric assessment, with a focus on using screening as a minimum assessment to help guide treatment selection, supportive care interventions, and the need for resources. This webinar showcases the importance of geriatric assessment …