ACS Cancer Programs

Employment and insurance disruptions are common among working patients diagnosed with GI cancers. In this video, Timothy Pawlik, MD, MPH, PhD, FACS, discusses his JACS article highlighting the urgent need for policies that support employment and insurance continuity during cancer care.
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Employment and insurance disruptions are common among working patients diagnosed with GI cancers. In this video, Timothy Pawlik, MD, MPH, PhD, FACS, discusses his JACS article highlighting the urgent need for policies that support employment and insurance continuity during cancer care.

Cancer Programs News: May 14 Get a glimpse at what's in store for QSCC, learn about the role of SDOH screening in cancer care, and more.

The Technical Standards for Gastric Cancer Surgery webinar is available. Hosted by the CSSP, the webinar reviews evidence-based operative standards for gastric cancer surgery and includes case-based discussions on key clinical management considerations.
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The CoC recognizes the following cancer sites for demonstrating their commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care to patients and their communities through recently earned CoC reaccreditation. Congratulations on this achievement! https://tinyurl.com/5yfmw272

Research suggests routine Social Determinants of Health screening may help identify barriers to cancer care, improve treatment timeliness, and reduce disparities across cancer populations. https://tinyurl.com/2kxn9c9a

NAPBC-accredited programs must demonstrate compliance with CoC Standards 5.3 and 5.4 through an internal audit. CoC-provided audit templates are now available on the QPort Resources page! https://tinyurl.com/bdedadmc

Mark your calendars! 📅
Exciting opportunities to learn, collaborate, and advance cancer care are ahead this year with ACS programs and events.

Cancer Programs News: May 14 Get a glimpse at what's in store for QSCC, learn about the role of SDOH screening in cancer care, and more.

How do transportation, financial strain, and access to support services impact cancer care? The May issue of the Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons explores how routine Social Determinants of Health screening may help improve treatment timeliness, quality of care, and patient outcomes.

Cancer Programs News: May 14 Get a glimpse at what's in store for QSCC, learn about the role of SDOH screening in cancer care, and more.

Join the NAPBC webinar “Integrative Oncology: Building, Implementing and Leveraging Services to Improve Patient Care” on May 28 at 1 PM CT. Learn from multidisciplinary experts and explore real-world strategies for building sustainable integrative oncology services. Register today!

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📣 Physicians-in-training are invited to submit to the CoC 2026 Cancer Research Paper Competition in clinical research or basic science. Due 6/8. 1st place winners receive a $1,000 honorarium + the chance to present at 2026 in DC! https://tinyurl.com/489anejf