Association of Cancer Care Centers

Imagine testing new therapies on a virtual patient before administering them to a human—reducing risks, accelerating trials, and cutting costs. Digital twins—virtual replicas of real patients—are AI-driven models that can help predict how treatments will work in real life, optimizing clinical decisions and integrating disease biology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology into a single computational framework. 🔗 Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wRHuO #DigitalTwins #AIinHealthcare #ClinicalResearch #DrugDevelopment #ACORI

With the ongoing workforce shortage challenges in oncology, health systems must develop strategies to support their pipeline of health care employees. ACCC is committed to providing resources and support to manage this challenge and strengthen strategic partnerships. 🎙️ In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Laura Matthews, MBA, MPH, FACHE, vice president and administrator at Inova Health, to discuss strategies to address these workforce needs through local partnerships and early career recruitment. Ms. Matthews highlights opportunities to collaborate with high school programs, undergraduate students, and community colleges to create opportunities for students to gain experience and introduce health career options. Listen: https://lnkd.in/e5pdpvYK. #CancerBuzz #Podcasts #Oncology #Workforce

How can oncologists embrace the positive potential of #AI to enhance patient-centered care while maintaining human expertise? Two breakfast tech sessions at the recent ACCC Annual Meeting explored this. Read more on our blog: https://bit.ly/4iYY9aD.

Without diverse representation, treatments may be less effective for underrepresented groups, as seen with the Oncotype DX test, which was significantly less accurate for Black women due to lack of inclusivity in early trials. To improve patient representation, clinicians must meet patients where they are. A recent study from the University of Maryland highlights key psychosocial barriers, including: • Religious faith shaping medical decisions • Distrust in research due to historical injustices • Concerns about research benefits for their community 🔗Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSNmcnMr #DiversityInResearch #HealthEquity #ClinicalTrials #BlackHealthMatters #ACORI Charlyn Gomez

There is an increasing awareness of the importance of screening patients with cancer for social determinants of health (#SDOH), such as income level and stable housing. ACCC has developed a screening tool to help multidisciplinary oncology teams identify potential SDOH factors that may hinder access to cancer treatment and clinical trial participation. 🎙️ In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Richard Martin III, MD, MPH, medical director of Health Equity and Community Engagement at Tennessee Oncology and Dana McDaniel, DNP, FNP-C, AOCNP, director of Oncology and Clinical Research at Mosaic Life Care, about their experiences using the screening tool as part of ACCC’s pilot program. 🎧 Listen now: https://brnw.ch/21wRF0Q. #CancerBuzz #Podcasts #Oncology

🎙️ Dermatologic toxicities associated with oncology treatment can significantly impact quality of life and treatment adherence for patients with breast cancer. In this episode of CANCER BUZZ, Allison Gordon, MD, a supportive oncodermatologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses the dermatologic toxicities associated with breast cancer treatment and preventive measures that oncologists can implement early in the treatment course. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ej-hHRPZ. #CancerBuzz #Podcasts #Oncology #BreastCancer #SkinHealth

📣 ACCC is pleased to announce the appointment of our new board members for the 2025-2026 term. These oncology leaders bring a wealth of expertise and a passion for supporting the organization’s educational and advocacy initiatives that serve our diverse multidisciplinary membership and further ACCC’s mission to advance the delivery of quality cancer care. We welcome our new board members: · Michael J. Cavnar, MD · Sarah Hudson-DiSalle, PharmD, RPh, FACCC · Ed Kim, MD, FACP · Barbara McAneny, MD, MACP, FASCO · Anne Marie Rainey, MSN, RN, CHC, CPHQ, FACCC · Raju Vaddepally MD #ACCC #OncologyLeadership #CancerCare #AssociationLeadership

We welcome Una Hopkins DNP as the new President of the Association of Cancer Care Centers. Highly respected for her extensive clinical and research efforts and leadership over the past 30 years, Dr. Hopkins has also been a long-time volunteer dedicated to ACCC. We are grateful to recognize her as ACCC’s new President and know her commitment to the fields of oncology and nursing will bring tremendous value to members in the coming year. Also new to the Executive Committee is J. Renea Austin-Duffin, MPA, FACCC who has been elected to the officer role of Treasurer. Renea currently serves as the Vice President of Cancer Support and Outreach at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and like Dr. Hopkins has been a longstanding active volunteer of ACCC. Here's to an exciting new chapter ahead! #ACCC #OncologyLeadership #NewPresident #CancerCare #AssociationLeadership Nadine Barrett, PhD, MA, MS Douglas Flora, MD, FACCC, LSSBB Jorge J. García PharmD, MS, MHA, MBA, FACHE Montefiore Health System

Our Financial Advocacy Network recently hosted a coffee chat where cancer program members discussed challenges and strategies for leveraging EHR software to enhance financial assistance efforts. Read their thoughts on the ACCCBuzz Blog: https://bit.ly/4iWPOnI

In the latest from her monthly leadership blog series, Barbara Schmidtman, Ph.D., describes common feelings of #ImposterSyndrome and self-doubt and gives practical strategies to manage them. Read more: https://bit.ly/4iwyPsn #Leadership #Oncology