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Submit Abstracts for 2025 ACS Cancer Conference by September 17

August 20, 2024

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The ACS Cancer Programs is now seeking abstracts for the 2025 ACS Cancer Conference. All submissions will be reviewed; selected abstracts will be accepted for either a podium presentation or poster display during the ACS Cancer Conference, which will be held in March 12–14 in Phoenix, Arizona. All podium presenters and authors of displayed posters must be present in person.

The conference is focused on collaboration and the content will address improving cancer care, quality, and outcomes for patients with cancer as well as supporting the physicians and allied health professionals who provide this care.

Authors are encouraged to submit a 200-word abstract on topics including, among others:

  • QI projects to improve patient care and outcomes
  • Addressing health equity or access disparities in ACS accredited programs
  • Improving performance with Commission on Cancer, National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, or National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer accreditation standards
  • Impact of quality measures in a cancer program

Learn more about the process and categories, then submit your abstract by the September 17, 2024 deadline.

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Learn the How and Why of Finding a Mentor to Support Your Career

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Take Advantage of Early Bird Savings on Clinical Congress Registration by August 26

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Quality and Safety Conference Focuses on Visions of Value in Surgery

Review highlights and key takeaways from the 2024 Quality and Safety Conference.
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Eight Research Teams Receive $150 Million to Advance Cancer Surgery

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Baseball and Robotics for the General Surgeon Are Highlights of Tennessee Chapter Meeting

Read Dr. Nancy Gantt's highlights from the August meeting in Tennessee.
Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis of Intercostal Nerves Is Effective Pain Control for Rib Fracture in Older Adults
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Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis of Intercostal Nerves Is Effective Pain Control for Rib Fracture in Older Adults

This article reported the results of adding percutaneous cryoneurolysis of intercostal nerves to a conventional analgesic protocol.
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Drug Use, Preoperative Anemia May Increase Risk of Anastomotic Leak after Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy

Minimally invasive esophagectomy is complex with a very steep learning curve. This study to examines data on risk factors for anastomotic leak.
Surgeons Discuss Patient Outcome Value of NAPRC Accreditation
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Surgeons Discuss Patient Outcome Value of NAPRC Accreditation

Listen to Drs. Thomas Varghese and Calista Harbaugh discuss Dr. Harbaugh's study of the effectiveness on the NAPRC on patient outcomes.
Apply for Limited-Enrollment Spot in 2025 ACS Surgeons as Leaders Course
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Apply for Limited-Enrollment Spot in 2025 ACS Surgeons as Leaders Course

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Take Advantage of International Guest Scholarships by September 13
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Take Advantage of International Guest Scholarships by September 13

The scholarships are offered to young surgeons from countries outside of the US or Canada who have demonstrated strong interests in teaching and research.