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Cancer Programs News

The Latest from Cancer Programs

May 18, 2023

May 19
Beyond Ask

June 7
Submission deadline for 2023 CLP Outstanding Performance Award

June 14
Using the NEW ACS Quality Framework to Improve Hospital Quality Improvement

July 7
Submission deadline for 2023 CoC Research Paper Competition

July 10–13
ACS Quality and Safety Conference, Minneapolis, MN

October 22–26 
ACS Clinical Congress 2023, Boston, MA

February 22-24, 2024   
ACS Cancer Conference, Austin, TX

In This Issue

From the Director's Desk

Surveys: What’s In It For You?

Each year we use a number of approaches to get feedback from all of you who are part of the ACS Cancer Programs. This information helps guide how we develop and deliver new material.

Cancer Programs News

ACS Offers Colorectal Cancer Patient Education Resources

Backed by guidelines and evidence-based recommendations, the ACS colorectal cancer series educates patients about common procedures and skills training for complex home care.

Cancer Programs News

New Committee Opportunities

ACS Cancer Programs is seeking nominations for committee leadership positions and new volunteers for committee membership.
Cancer Surgery Standards Program

Surgery Protocol for Lung Cancer Published Online

A new Cancer Surgery Standards Program (CSSP) cancer surgery protocol on lung cancer is available for Kindle and print-on-demand.

Commission on Cancer

Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Award

The Commission on Cancer (CoC) Cancer Liaison Program is accepting nominations through June 7 for the annual Cancer Liaison Physician (CLP) Outstanding Performance Award program.
Commission on Cancer

Download Melanoma Awareness Month Resources

May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Raise awareness in your community regarding the dangers of unprotected UV exposure, which is the most preventable skin cancer risk factor, by using the CoC Melanoma Awareness Month resources.
Commission on Cancer

CoC Recognizes Accredited Sites

The ACS CoC recognizes these cancer sites for demonstrating their commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care to patients and the community by recently earning CoC reaccreditation.
National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

NAPBC Recognizes Accredited Sites

The ACS NAPBC recognizes these sites for demonstrating their commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care to patients and the community by recently earning NAPBC reaccreditation.
National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer

NAPRC Recognizes Accredited Site

The ACS NAPRC recognizes the following cancer site for demonstrating its commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care to patients and the community by recently earning NAPRC accreditation.