Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA)

Cancer doesn't discriminate. The latest treatments shoudn't either. We're proud to launch Time To Talk: Diversity In Clinical Trials, an awareness campaign and educational platform dedicated to transforming cancer care for BIPOC patients and their families. Help us spread the word. Find out more about #TimetoTalkHOPA at https://bit.ly/4h9oGlu #BeTheAction #HealthEquity #CancerCareForAll

Considering applying for the Research Fund Award before November 6? Previous recipient Alexandre Chan, PharmD, MPH, FCCP, FISOPP, BCPS, BCOP, APh explains the kind of opportunities provided by our funding: https://bit.ly/3NsBNk3 Find out more about the award, and how to apply, at https://bit.ly/3PuIKn4

October is American Pharmacist Month! @ashpofficial has launched We're Your Pharmacist, a national public awareness campaign spotlighting the roles of hospital and health-system pharmacists as patient care providers. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3TLQCSb

Introducing the perfect holiday stocking filler! The #PetsOfHOPA Calendar features some of our membership’s furry friends and costs $25 inc. Shipping. But hurry, orders close November 5, so don’t delay! Order at https://bit.ly/4871no6

HOPA has enjoyed partnering with @FDA Oncology Center of Excellence (OCE), American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), and @oncologynursing on Project Livin' Label. This educational initiative fosters a broad understanding of oncology product labels, including what information is contained in them, and how to use them. You can earn continuing pharmacy education credits (CPEs) by watching videos on the HOPA website: https://bit.ly/3U9NOzD

Turn hope into outcomes by discussing cancer clinical trials with your care team to unlock new treatments. We're dedicated to empowering BIPOC communities with trusted insights and resources. Visit the #TimeToTalkHOPA website to learn more: https://bit.ly/4h9oGlu #BeTheAction #HealthEquity #CancerCareForAll

Our Critical Conversation series of webinars on TIL Therapy, in collaboration with @oncologynursing, continues on October 29, with 1.0 CE Credit on offer. Join us for a panel discussion moderated by HOPA Board Secretary Zahra Mahmoudjafari with speakers Patricia Chambers and Dr. Jennifer Collins, covering the mechanism of action and toxicities of TIL therapy, lymphodepleting (LD) chemo, and IL-2. Additionally, we'll review logistics for scheduling resections, out-of-specification products, best practices for safely administering IL-2, pharmacy logistics for IL-2, and where TILs may be in the future. Registration is now open. Find out more at https://bit.ly/3Ale6Hg

The role of Oncology Pharmacists in Academic and Community Centers can't be understated - credit to HOPAmbassadors Karen Fancher, PharmD, BCOP and Amanda Seddon, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP for fact-checking this Pharmacy Times article: https://lnkd.in/gFA4Rdrc

A terrific article about innovative cancer research being done in Portland, the home of #HOPA2025, featuring HOPA member Claymore Kills First, PharmD, BCOP: https://bit.ly/3AeF7w6

Pharmacist-Researchers! The HOPA Research Fund is awarding up to $100,000 to up to 3 applicants, and we just extended the deadline to November 6 - there's never been a better time to apply. Find out more, including how to submit, at https://bit.ly/3PuIKn4