ACS Cancer Programs

10/21/2026

Congratulations to Daniel J. Boffa, MD, MBA, FACS, who recently began his 2-year term as Chair of the ACS Commission on Cancer! Dr. Boffa will help lead the CoC’s work to support high-quality cancer care and strengthen connections with CoC-accredited programs.

https://tinyurl.com/3z9fku3y

10/21/2026

Save the dates for 2027! 📅

Plan ahead for two major ACS events:

⭐ July 29–August 1: ACS 2027 Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference
⭐ September 16–19: ACS Clinical Congress in San Diego

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! https://tinyurl.com/mr46d4tc

10/21/2026

Expand your Cancer Programs knowledge with on-demand education! 💻

Two webinars are available to help healthcare professionals stay informed and enhance patient care:

🎗️ Technical Standards for Breast Cancer Surgery — Review evidence-based operative standards for breast cancer surgery. CME credit is available for physicians.

📋 NAPRC Site Visit Process: Success Using the New Standards — Learn about the site visit process under the new 2026 NAPRC Standards, including compliance requirements, medical record review, and implementation timelines.

Explore the webinars and start learning today! https://tinyurl.com/5y76a2p7

10/20/2026

High-quality cancer care should be within reach, no matter where you live. 💙 The CoC’s new rural accreditation category tailors standards to rural hospitals’ needs and resources, helping expand access to comprehensive, patient-centered care. Learn more!

ACS introduces rural cancer accreditation to address disparities in access, outcomes, and specialist resources across rural communities.

10/20/2026

Cancer Liaison Physicians (CLPs): We want to hear from you! 📣

CLPs are encouraged to complete the annual CLP survey by Friday, October 30. Your feedback helps the Commission on Cancer evaluate current educational and informational resources and develop new materials to better support CLPs in their roles at CoC-accredited programs.

Take a few minutes to share your feedback and help shape future CLP resources: https://tinyurl.com/3eddxv4r

10/19/2026

Congratulations to the latest programs earning NAPRC accreditation! 🎉
NAPRC accreditation recognizes programs committed to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary care for patients with re**al cancer. See the newly accredited programs: https://tinyurl.com/426tcm4z

10/19/2026

Get ready for the 2027 NAPBC Standards! 📚

The new NAPBC 2027 Standards 101 e-learning course helps accredited programs understand the new standards and key compliance requirements through short videos, readings, and knowledge checks.

Whether you’re new to NAPBC accreditation or looking for a refresher, complete the course at your own pace and strengthen your understanding of the standards.

Register for the course today! https://tinyurl.com/hwy27bdx

10/16/2026

Congratulations to New York State Chair Jamal Rahaman, MBBS, FACS, and Virginia Co-State Chair Jason Wilson, MD, MBA, FACS, recipients of the 2026 CoC State Chair Outstanding Performance Award! 👏https://tinyurl.com/5c9evfu8

10/15/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🎀

CoC- and NAPBC-accredited programs can use customizable posters to highlight their accreditation and help educate their communities about reducing breast cancer risk.

Download and customize your posters today in the Marketing Resources section of QPort. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/2kmmz38k

10/15/2026

There’s a lot happening across ACS Cancer Programs! 📰
Catch up on the latest news, including leadership updates, upcoming webinars, accreditation resources, quality improvement opportunities, and more.
See what’s new in the October 8 issue of Cancer Programs News!
https://tinyurl.com/mtj2s4ex