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CANCER BUZZ
CANCER BUZZ features fresh perspectives on hot topics in oncology care delivery. CANCER BUZZ is where stakeholders from the front lines of care to the C-suite, from research to the registry, from chairside to benchside, talk about top-of-mind questions and real-world impact.
Episodes
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Managing CDK4/6 Inhibitor Toxicities in Breast Cancer
Effective management of adverse events and addressing barriers to care are critical to optimizing outcomes and maintaining quality of life for patients…
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Increasing Access and Representation in Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are vital to offering and developing the most effective treatment options. However, there are large disparities in enrollment across race…
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Stay Ahead of the Curve on CDK4/6 Inhibitor Toxicities
Anticipating and managing CDK4/6 inhibitor toxicities in HR+ HER2- breast cancer is essential to improving patient quality of life and optimizing clinical…
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Transforming Cancer Detection and Treatment
In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Bart Daugherty, vice president of clinical technology and systems at Georgetown Cancer Center, Lifepoint Health, about…
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Adopting Machine Learning-Enabled Decision Support to Improve Oncology End-of-Life Outcomes
In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Andrew Munchel, MSN, RN, OCN, CPHQ, quality program administrator, oncology service line at WellSpan Health, WellSpan…
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Ambulatory Care Excellence (ACE): Charting a New Path in Ambulatory Care Model and Coordination
In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Anna Liza Rodriguez, MSN, MHA, RN, OCN, NEA-BC, chief nursing officer and vice president of Nursing and Patient Care…
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Optimizing Germline and Somatic Testing in Prostate Cancer
Genetic factors play a critical role in prostate cancer treatment planning, with both germline and somatic mutations guiding therapeutic decisions. The…
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Better Bladder Cancer Care, Closer to Home
Navigating the growing complexity of bladder cancer care is essential to improving patient access and treatment closer to home. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ…
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ASCO E-Poster: Immune-Related Adverse Events
Immune-related adverse events (AEs) are becoming more frequent in oncology patients receiving immunotherapy. To better understand emerging trends and education…
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Implementing a Structured, Scalable Geriatric Oncology Program
In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Ramy Sedhom, MD, section chief of medical oncology at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, Princeton Cancer Center about…
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Shaw at Home: An Oncology Specific Home and Community-Based Palliative Care Program
In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Katie Jones, FNP, MA, nurse practitioner for oncology and palliative care at Shaw Cancer Center, about her program's…
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The Coordinator's Perspective – Driving Research Growth From the Ground Up
Expanding access to clinical trials in community oncology settings is essential to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in cancer research. In this…
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Improving Care Between Clinic Visits: A Sustainable Model for Remote Patient Monitoring
In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Lauren Hughes, RN, director of infusion services at Highlands Oncology about her program's receipt of a 2025 ACCC…
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5 Ways to Improve Oncology Clinical Trials
On October 29-30, 2024, the ACCC Community Oncology Research Institute (ACORI) hosted the Community Oncology Inclusive Clinical Trial Design Summit in…
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Navigating Disparities and Challenges in BTC Care
Navigating disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of biliary tract cancer (BTC) is essential for improving patient outcomes, ensuring equitable care, and…
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Housing at Risk Program (H@RP)
Synopsis: One of the most significant social determinants of health is housing, which can lead to prolonged hospital stays and an endless cycle of episodic…
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Targeting Progress: Patient Perspective on Antibody-Drug Conjugates in Gynecologic Cancer Care
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are novel therapeutic agents designed to target specific tumor markers with potent anticancer drugs. The Association of Cancer…
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Understanding and Meeting the Unique Needs of Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer
Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) face poorer cancer outcomes and experiences compared with younger and older patients, and they historically have been lost…
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Navigating Disparities and Challenges in HCC Care
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) disproportionately impacts underserved and minority populations, compounded by systemic barriers in care. These populations face…
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Bridging the Gap: Women's Health and Cancer Screening in Indigenous Communities
Raising awareness about disparities in cancers impacting women, screening among Indigenous populations, and barriers to accessing care is essential. The…
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Shared Decision-Making in CLL
Personalized therapeutic approaches for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), guided by shared decision-making, can improve outcomes by aligning…
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Pipeline Partners
With the ongoing workforce challenges in oncology, health systems must develop strategies to support their pipeline of health care employees. The Association…
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Screening for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
There is an increasing awareness of the importance of screening for social drivers of health (SDOH) for patients with cancer. Social drivers like income level…
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Supporting Skin Health in Patients with Breast Cancer
Dermatologic toxicities associated with oncology treatment can significantly impact quality of life and treatment adherence for patients with breast cancer…
CANCER BUZZLIVE from AMCCBS: AI in Oncology
Live this week from the ACCC 51st Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS), CANCER BUZZ talks the role of AI in oncology with ACCC President…
CANCER BUZZLIVE from AMCCBS: Topline Takeaways
Live this week from the ACCC 51st Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS), CANCER BUZZ shares insights from Yulonda Greene, MBA, BSN, RN…
CANCER BUZZLIVE from AMCCBS: President Una Hopkins
Live this week from the ACCC 51st Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS), CANCER BUZZ speaks with ACCC President Una Hopkins, DNP, MSN, BSN…
CANCER BUZZLIVE from AMCCBS: Future of care ACCC/ASCO
Live this week from the ACCC 51st Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS), CANCER BUZZ shares insights from ACCC President Nadine J. Barrett…
CANCER BUZZLIVE from AMCCBS: President Nadine J. Barrett
Live this week from the ACCC 51st Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS), CANCER BUZZ highlights ACCC President Nadine J. Barrett, PhD, MA…
CANCER BUZZLIVE from AMCCBS: Leading Policy Change at the State Level
Live this week from the ACCC 51st Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS), CANCER BUZZ speaks with Wade Swenson, MD, MPH, MBA, FACP about…
CANCER BUZZLIVE from AMCCBS: Clinical Research Award Winner
Live this week from the ACCC 51st Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS), CANCER BUZZ speaks with Mandi Pratt-Chapman, PhD, the winner of…
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Key Takeaways from a National Quality Improvement Initiative to Address Disparities in Bladder Cancer Care
Bladder cancer remains a prevalent disease with significant disparities in care, particularly in underserved populations. To address this, ACCC launched a…
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ACCC Capitol Hill Day
Members of the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) are preparing for a day of cancer care advocacy on Capitol Hill during its 51st Annual Meeting and…
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Implementing Bispecific Antibodies: The Blueprint for Community Oncology Excellence
Bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) have the potential to transform cancer treatment and are being actively integrated into community oncology practices. To support…
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Missing Voices: Increasing Black Women's Engagement in Patient Reported Outcomes in Breast Cancer Treatment
The imPROVE study aims to bridge the gap in patient-reported outcomes (PRO) data for Black women with breast cancer by enhancing engagement with tailored…
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Consumerism, Cultures of Happiness, and AI in Cancer Care
In anticipation of the 51st Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS), ACCCBuzz spoke with this year's keynote speaker, Nick Webb, who gave…
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Best of ORM
ACCC's Oncology Reimbursement Meetings (ORMs) assist members in navigating the frequent changes in oncology reimbursement and regulations through expert-led…
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Supportive Oncodermatology: Managing Skin, Hair, and Nail Toxicities in Cancer Care
Synopsis: Adverse reactions involving the skin, nails, and hair are common among patients undergoing treatment for cancer and are often underreported and…
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Part 7 of a 7 Part Series: Advocating for Patients in Rural Communities
As a medical oncologist working in a rural private practice in Australia, Dr. Christopher Steer expresses that one of the biggest challenges in cancer care is…
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Starting Strong: The Role of Fellows in Medical Advocacy
The involvement of oncology fellows in state policy and advocacy efforts is essential for enhancing cancer care and advancing research. The Association of…
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Part 6 of a 7 Part Series: Barriers to Accessing Cancer Care in Nigeria
The delivery of cancer care in Nigeria is impeded firstly by a lack of infrastructure, with a low number of hospital beds and skilled staff across the care…
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Empowering Community Cancer Providers: Resources for Sarcoma Care
Raising awareness about sarcoma is essential to reducing treatment delays and preventing misdiagnoses of this rare cancer with over 100 subtypes. The…
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Part 5 of a 7 Part Series: Lessons Learned in Sweden in Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
Like many nations across the world, 1 of the biggest challenges in oncology facing Sweden is a growing number of patients with cancer, including a large subset…
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Part 4 of a 7 Part Series: Working to Improve Survival Rates and Patient Education in Egypt
With nearly half the patients the Baheya Foundation for Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer in stage 3 or 4 of the disease, delayed diagnoses are…
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Exploring Bispecific Antibodies in Community Oncology: Overcoming Challenges and Harnessing Opportunities
Bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) have transformative potential in cancer treatment and can be successfully integrated into community oncology practices. To…
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Part 3 of a 7 Part Series: Examining the Public Health Landscape in Brazil
As a large country, economic disparities persist as a public health issue in Brazil, with 70% of the population depending on the public health system…
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Impact of Medicare Part D Changes on Access to Care for Patients with Cancer
It is crucial that multidisciplinary cancer care teams stay informed about upcoming changes to Medicare Part D under the Inflation Reduction Act. To support…
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Part 2 of a 7 Part Series: Advancing Early Detection, Prevention, and Clinical Trial Diversity in Puerto Rico
Immunotherapy and targeted therapies have transformed the way patients are treated and allow more patients than ever before to survive stage IV diagnoses…
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Part 1 of a 7 Part Series: Challenges Faced by Patients with Cancer Across the Globe
In both high- and low-income countries, the most common struggles patients with cancer face are largely the same, including financial toxicity from treatment…
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Empowering Patients with Cancer to Self-Schedule New Patient Consultations
UCSF Health's Seeking Care Patient Experience Team introduced web self-scheduling to improve fragmented workflows and streamline the process of seeking care…
CANCER BUZZLive from NOC: The Hawaiʻi Cancer Consortium
CANCERBUZZ speaks with Dr. Naoto Ueno about his NOC session titled The Hawaiʻi Cancer Consortium: An Equitable Clinical Trials Initiative. Guest: Naoto T…
CANCER BUZZLive from NOC: Navigating Access and Equity
CANCERBUZZ speaks with Melanie Grant about her NOC session titled Navigating Access and Equity: Providing the Answers That Matter. Guest: Melanie Grant, Esq…
CANCER BUZZLive from the NOC Gala
CANCERBUZZ speaks with guests at the 2024 NOC Gala event about what they are looking for at the conference. Guests: Una Hopkins, DNP, MSN, BSN, FNP-BC, NE-BC…
CANCER BUZZLive from NOC: Enhancing Cancer Research Through Patient Advocacy
CANCERBUZZ speaks with Terry Keys about his NOC session titled Empowering Partnerships: Enhancing Cancer Research Through Patient Advocacy. Guest: Terry Keys…
CANCER BUZZLive from NOC: Realizing Innovation + What's New in 2024
CANCERBUZZ speaks with ACCC President Dr. Nadine Barrett about this year's NOC theme: Realizing Innovation. Listen to what's new in conversations and oncology…
CANCER BUZZLive from NOC: Come Together: A Global Perspective on Cancer Care Delivery
CANCERBUZZ speaks with ACCC's Immediate Past President Dr. Olalekan Ajayi about the international panel held at NOC this year, where cancer care providers from…
CANCER BUZZLive from NOC: Culturally Tailored Survivorship Care
CANCERBUZZ speaks with Magbis Nunez Love about her NOC session titled Renacer: Culturally Tailored, Patient-Centered Survivorship Care Improves Access and…
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2024 Trending Now in Cancer Care
Discussions from the ACCC 50th AMCCBS held from February 28 to March 1, 2024, were used to develop the 2024 Trending Now in Cancer Care Part 1 and Part 2…
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Establishing Goals of Treatment in Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Staying abreast of recent clinical practice guidelines for the management of relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma can be challenging for providers who may…
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Developing a Health Equity Playbook
Designing a health equity playbook starts with a deep understanding of the patients you serve. Successful playbooks have components that build on the patient…