ACCCBUZZ BLOG

As the director of Oncology Supportive Services at M Health Fairview, Jeff Kendall Psy D, LP has spearheaded the implementation of an electronic patient-reported outcomes program that will give healthcare providers an unprecedented insight on the symptoms patients may be experiencing.

The first post in ACCC's Subspeciality Immuno-Oncology Insights series—the APP perspective and real-world strategies for tackling current challenges in the delivery of immunotherapies for cancer.

NCCN summit panelists share compelling stories, as they highlight the barriers that can prevent LGBTQ+ patients with cancer, as well as survivors, from accessing high-quality, equitable care and the need for greater representation.

On November 10, 2022, ACCC President Dr. David R. Penberthy, MBA, held his third in a series of four Tech Talks, where invited subject matter experts and ACCC members discussed remote patient monitoring (RPM) in cancer care.

In an ACCC online survey, advanced practice providers were asked to evaluate the current landscape of renal cell carcinoma.

In recognition of pancreatic awareness month, ACCCBuzz sat with Cindy Gavin, founding executive director of Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer to discuss the platform’s efforts toward raising awareness for the disease.

ACCCBuzz spoke with Dr. Jessica Unzaga at Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute, to help consider the use of triplet vs. quadruplet regimens in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Dr. John Strickler from Duke Cancer Institute sat down with ACCCBuzz to talk about molecular profiling and data, including the cancer institute's own journey in oncology precision medicine.

November 13 to 19 is dedicated to National Nurse Practitioner Week, and the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is taking this opportunity to recognize its nurse practitioner (NP) members—highlighting the work NPs do to improve access to care, the patient and clinician experience, and patient outcomes.

Patients with cancer in rural areas have a substantial need for financial advocacy services, as they experience financial toxicity at a disproportionate rate.

Every November we remember National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. So ACCCBuzz spoke with Caroline Wolf to learn more about CHI Memorial's lung screening outreach efforts and Breathe Easy Mobile Lung Screening Program.

As technological solutions continue to solve problems in healthcare, healthcare organizations must remain vigilant of the threat cyberattacks pose.

ACCC has engaged experts through a vodcast series from CANCER BUZZ TV, focusing on specific issues regarding treatment adherence to oral therapies, treatment-related side effects, patient education, and financial barriers for patients with HR+, HER2- breast cancer.

October is liver cancer awareness month, a disease that is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally.

Introduced in 2021, the Cancer Patient Equity Act seeks to provide coverage of certain cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program, and more.

In recognition of American Pharmacists Month, ACCCBuzz spoke to Dr. Sarah Hudson-DiSalle at The James Cancer Hospital to learn more about her role on the cancer care team.

ACCC President Dr. David Penberthy, honors the 2022 ACCC Award winners for their significant contributions to the oncology community. Speakers share key strategies to enhance the role of the oncology pharmacist and prepare for population health in oncology.

In recognition of Pharmacy Technician Day today (October 18), ACCCBuzz spoke with Danielle Duy, CPhT, to learn more about her role on the multidisciplinary cancer care team.

Healthcare—especially oncology—is rife with competing demands that make it particularly challenging to engage oncology staff in innovation. #ACCCNOC keynote speaker Julie Holmes shares her principles for innovating in healthcare through “little big bangs” (or micro-innovations).

The ACCC 39th National Oncology Conference opened with two pre-conferences, covering financial advocacy in oncology and the future of cancer care. Learn what care delivery may look like in 2040 and how ACCC is supporting cancer programs and practices through its Financial Advocacy Network.

In recognition of the13th annual Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, read one patient's inspiring journey, a story punctuated by incredible bravery and indomitable hope.

While achieving equitable cancer screening is difficult, community partnerships and at-home testing could provide an effective solution.

With the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) shifting substantially in the last five years, learn how ACCC is supporting oncology professionals in integrating oral oncolytics in CLL practice.

An ACCC Oncology Practice Transformation and Integration Center (OPTIC) program webinar series is supporting oncology professionals, so they can provide the highest quality of care to their patients. Find out what experts are saying in strategic planning, data collection and analysis, and quality improvement.