The Latest from Cancer Programs

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ACS Quality and Safety Conference 2023: Don’t Miss It.

The handwriting is on the wall: Quality improvement (QI) is here to stay in the ACS Cancer Programs.

Upcoming Webinar: Introduction to the ACS Quality Framework

Please join us for an informative webinar at 12:00 pm CT on Wednesday, June 14 to learn how to successfully implement the ACS Quality Framework resource for your next QI initiative.

Cancer Programs News

Deadline Extended for Cancer Programs Committee Membership and Leadership Opportunities

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

Cancer Surgery Standards Program

New Editorial on Commission on Cancer Standards 5.3 & 5.4 (Breast) Published in Surgery

In an editorial recently published in Surgery, authors from the Cancer Surgery Standards Program (CSSP) review the objectives of the CoC Operative Standards with a specific focus on Standards 5.3 and 5.4

Commission on Cancer

Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Award

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

Commission on Cancer

CoC Paper Competition Is Accepting Submissions through July 7

The CoC’s 2023 Research Paper Competition is now open. Categories for submission are clinical research and basic science.

From the Field

Best Practices Webinar Series

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center will host a three-part education program Expert-Led Series: Best Practices in Breast, Lung, and Ovarian Cancers, which will provide expert insight and best practices from key opinion leaders.

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.