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Based on evidence presented in the Institute of Medicine’s 2008 report, “Cancer Care for the Whole Patient: Meeting Psychosocial Health Needs,” the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) has phased in a new standard – 3.2: Psychosocial Distress Screening. The goal of utilizing a psychosocial distress screening tool is to ensure patients’ emotional and psychological needs are being …
When a patient presents for care in an emergency department (ED), unexpected issues unrelated to their chief complaint may be flagged. To help patients better navigate our complex healthcare system after receiving news of an incidental finding during an ED visit, the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Adult ED and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center partnered to follow-up with these patients after their …
Cancer programs of all types across the U.S. face similar challenges in providing quality care for women with ovarian cancer. Multiple stakeholders can contribute to QI solutions with a team approach and clear communication around quality gaps.
In 2004 Providence Cancer Center, Portland, Ore., saw that patients with children were struggling to communicate with their families about their illness and developed the Providence Family Program, which uses a group model to deliver early and ongoing intervention and support throughout the cancer care journey.
Rockville, MD—Randall A. Oyer, MD, was named the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) President for 2020-2021 at the ACCC 46th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit held March 4-6 in Washington, D.C. ACCC invites each president to select a theme for their year in office that addresses a timely issue in cancer care through the creation of programs and resources. Dr. Oyer announced …
February 27, 2023
ACCC has invited providers across the U.S. to discuss the unique challenges seen in their respective regions and address how the current state of cancer care for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) may be improved.
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.
Citrus Oncology is the first virtual multi-specialty care platform designed to help patients manage the side effects of cancer treatment.
Addressing Patient Needs in a Changing Landscape Addressing Patient Needs in a Changing Landscape Clara N. Lambert, BBA, OPN-CG Oncology Financial Navigator Advocate Good Samaritan Bhorade Cancer Center Advisory Committee Chair ACCC Financial Advocacy Network © 2019 Association of Community Cancer Centers Financial Advocacy Network Year in Review Learning …
Explore the role of cardio-oncology in understanding and managing potential cardiovascular complications of immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Hundreds of oncology professionals will gather for this “how-to” conference to hear innovative strategies for enhancing program operations, addressing gaps in care delivery, tackling real-world challenges, and supporting a culture of well-being for the entire multidisciplinary care team. What: Association of Community Cancer Centers 35th National Oncology Conference When: October 17–19, 2018 …
While the number of oncology patients and survivors is increasing, the growth of medical oncologists has lagged behind, and advanced practice providers (APPs) play a critical role in filling this care gap.
Poor executive function, attention and concentration deficits, and impairment to short term memory are a few of the symptoms of cancer-related cognitive impairment that can impact patients during- and post-treatment. Find out how patients present these symptoms and how assessment and screening can help early interventions.
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Major takeaways from the NCCN Oncology Policy Summit in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, September 12.
The NCCN closed out 2022 with a patient advocacy summit focused on sexual orientation and gender identity, highlighting the barriers that can prevent LGBTQ+ patients with cancer, as well as survivors, from accessing high-quality, equitable care.
The five-year survival rate for uterine cancer is 81%, cervical cancer is 67.2%, for ovarian it is 50.8%. However, these statistics vary based on treatment outcomes.
Adopting a human-centered approach to designing clinical trials that considers the preferences and experiences of rural patients with cancer and providers could increase patient enrollment and close care gaps.
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On January 12, 2016, President Obama used his State of the Union address to announce that Vice President Biden would be leading a national moonshot to end cancer as we know it.