ACCCBUZZ BLOG

Despite substantial advances in screening, diagnosis, and treatment, notable disparities exist in oncology that often result in delayed diagnoses, suboptimal treatment, poor outcomes, and undertreatment of pain in certain racial and ethnic groups.

By leveraging modern health care technologies and data-driven insights, AI and machine learning have the potential to enhance screening, diagnosis, and personalized treatment strategies across multiple cancer types.

In an attempt to enhance patient access, comfort, and convenience while achieving institutional cost savings, the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program expanded its offerings by introducing autologous transplants as an outpatient service.

By thoughtfully and responsibly incorporating AI into our practices, we can enhance our ability to deliver care that is not only more personalized and effective but also deeply compassionate, across every type of cancer program.

Since 2022, the introduction of 6 additional T cell–engaging bispecific antibodies has transformed the therapeutic landscape across several oncologic, hematologic, and ophthalmologic indications. These approvals catalyzed a need for institutions to develop operational processes that would ensure safe and effective delivery of these novel therapeutics.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, accounting for more fatalities than colorectal and pancreatic cancer combined. One of the keys to improving clinical outcomes lies in early detection and intervention, especially for incidental lung nodules, which could be an early indicator of lung cancer.

ACCC recently announced a collaboration with the Digital Medicine Society on a project to develop a risk prediction tool for cytokine release syndrome.

Discover highlights from the Oncology Practice Transformation and Integration Center preconference at #AMCCBS.

This cancer program adapted the University of Washington’s Collaborative Care model to embed counseling services into oncology and palliative care across six clinic locations. This model allows patients to receive counseling for depression, anxiety, or other psycho-social concerns while in active treatment and survivorship, eliminating many barriers to care.

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.