Our nationally recognized programs all work toward helping your program provide high-quality cancer care. @AmCollSurgeons
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Heading to the @AmCollSurgeons Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference? Join us and learn from CoC, NAPBC, and NAPRC site reviewers about accreditation readiness, common pitfalls, and strategies for a successful site visit. tinyurl.com/9yp5hppp
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Updated FAQs for CoC Standard 4.2: Oncology Nursing Credentials are now available in QPort. New guidance addresses eligible nursing certifications, required staff, cancer committee review timeframes, and competency assessments tinyurl.com/sj2ty4sz
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🚨 More time to submit! The deadline for the CoC 2026 Cancer Research Paper Competition has been extended! Physicians in training can compete for cash awards and the opportunity to present at the 2026 Clinical Congress. Submit by June 15! tinyurl.com/5b7xnr3v
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Congratulations to the breast centers recently accredited and reaccredited by the NAPBC. Your dedication to high-quality, patient-centered breast care continues to make a difference for patients and families. 👏tinyurl.com/c2br6e9d
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Ready to showcase your cancer program’s achievements? The CoC Paper Competition recognizes innovative quality improvement initiatives and best practices that advance cancer care. Learn how to submit your work and share your impact! tinyurl.com/mwsdybek
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Congratulations to the programs recently earning Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation and reaccreditation. Your commitment to quality improvement, multidisciplinary care, better outcomes continues to advance cancer care for patients and communities. 👏tinyurl.com/27t98y8b
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From NAPRC updates and NCDB insights to new research on cancer data quality, catch up on the latest news from @AmCollSurgeons Cancer Programs. Read the May Cancer Programs News roundup: tinyurl.com/mr29y9wx
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NAPRC has updated its FAQs to clarify requirements for reviewing outside MRIs for rectal cancer patients. Programs can access the updated guidance in QPort and learn more about documentation expectations for Standard 5.4. tinyurl.com/2tm3fxrj
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How is cancer care changing across the U.S.? The latest NCDB® Annual Report highlights trends in treatment and outcomes, including new insights on prostate cancer, esophageal cancer, and melanoma. tinyurl.com/2tm3fxrj
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Older adults account for most cancer diagnoses and cancer-related surgeries in the U.S. Learn how the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program helps hospitals improve outcomes, reduce complications, and deliver age-friendly surgical care. tinyurl.com/2tm3fxrj
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Know an outstanding Cancer Liaison Physician? The CoC Cancer Liaison Program recognizes CLPs who drive quality improvement and excellence in cancer care. Learn more about the CLP Outstanding Performance Award and the impact of physician quality leaders. tinyurl.com/2tm3fxrj
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ACS Cancer Programs retweeted
Enrollment for the 2026 ACS ERRA & SRRA closes June 5. ⏰
These courses provide program directors with an integrated approach to measuring readiness, strengthening clinical decision-making, and reinforcing essential content across every stage of training. brnw.ch/21x34Al
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Preparing for a cancer accreditation site visit? Join us at the 2026 @AmCollSurgeons Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference in Orlando, FL to hear expert insights from CoC, NAPBC, and NAPRC reviewers and learn strategies for site visit success. tinyurl.com/2tm3fxrj
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Interested in shaping the future of cancer care? ACS Cancer Programs is seeking applications for volunteer committee members through June 5. The AJCC is also seeking liaison members! tinyurl.com/36pffkza
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Are cancer registries capturing the full picture? A new JACS study found gaps in SEER data, especially for patients treated at community, safety net, and rural hospitals. Using both SEER and NCDB may help reduce research blind spots. tinyurl.com/wn83uk32
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A big congratulations to the hospitals earning NAPRC accreditation and reaccreditation! Your dedication to delivering high-quality rectal cancer care sets the standard for excellence and better patient outcomes. 👏tinyurl.com/3rmcx8za
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💫 Calling all CLPs! If your CoC-accredited program has a site visit this month, look for the AESOP study survey in your inbox 📬Your input helps evaluate and strengthen CoC Operative Standards to improve cancer care nationwide. 🎗️10–15 minutes = $25 gift card!
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ACS Cancer Programs retweeted
NAPRC accreditation is linked to increased rectal cancer treatment, especially in early-stage disease.
A new study found accredited hospitals saw higher patient volumes without increased care fragmentation. brnw.ch/21x2L6n
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VIP! Timothy Pawlik, MD, MPH, PhD, FACS, discusses his Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) article about the need for policies that support employment and insurance continuity for patients with GI cancers.
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A study published in JAMA Surgery suggests that NAPRC accreditation may help institutions enhance visibility, strengthen multidisciplinary care, and strategically grow their cancer programs through changes in rectal cancer patient and procedural volumes. tinyurl.com/4pzsn6jb
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