ACS Cancer Programs

04/10/2026

Residents with an interest in surgical oncology or cancer research are encouraged to apply for the 2027–2029 ACS Cancer Clinical Scholar in Residence Program. Applications are accepted through April 13. https://tinyurl.com/2utxyj5t

04/08/2026

📅 Mark your calendar! Don't miss these ACS Cancer Programs Events.
• April 21 – NAPRC Standards Update Webinar
• May 6 – Technical Standards for Cancer Surgery: Gastric Webinar
https://tinyurl.com/2p8x279z

04/07/2026

🎓The CoC Lymphedema Webinar Series is now available on-demand—watch anytime & earn CE credits. Explore prevention, early detection, and multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient care.
Learn more! https://tinyurl.com/y9nazyfx

04/06/2026

📢 Update! New FAQs Available for:

CoC Standard 4.8: Survivorship
CoC Standard 5.9: Smoking Cessation for Patients with Cancer

You can find these FAQs on the QPort Resources page, within the respective chapters of the Standards Resource Library. https://tinyurl.com/37ewxeye

04/06/2026

📢 Update to Standard 4.2: Oncology Nursing Credentials is now available, including an added action plan option and expanded FAQs. Want the details? Join our April 8 webinar for a full review of requirements. Learn more! https://tinyurl.com/k5esdecj

04/03/2026

Operative Standards FAQ updated with helpful internal audit information for Standards 5.3-5.6. Check it out here! https://tinyurl.com/4aj4xj67

04/03/2026

🚀 Don’t miss out! Join our upcoming NAPRC Standards Update on 4/21 to discover insights that can level up your strategy and drive real results.🎯 Save your spot now: https://tinyurl.com/mv8kjkub

04/02/2026

🎉 Celebrating CoC-accredited programs making a difference in cancer care!
Recognize the teams advancing quality and excellence nationwide.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yc894vaj

04/01/2026

📢Physicians in training: submit to the CoC 2026 Cancer Research Paper Competition by June 8! Win up to $1,000 & an opportunity to present at the CoC Plenary Session at Clinical Congress 2026. Clinical & basic science categories.
https://tinyurl.com/4mb8bjh4

03/31/2026

📢 New FAQs now available for CoC Standards 4.8 (Survivorship) and 5.9 (Smoking Cessation for Patients with Cancer). Understand what these changes mean for your daily practice. 📚

https://tinyurl.com/37ewxeye

03/31/2026

The Commission on Cancer (CoC) is proud to lead the Beyond ASK initiative—a national quality improvement effort helping cancer programs integrate smoking cessation support into routine care. Read more about the initiative here: https://tinyurl.com/4ms78fky

A new study co-authored by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers Jessica Burris, Ph.D., Timothy Mullett, M.D., and Graham Warren, M.D., Ph.D., shows that making smoking cessation assistance a standard part of cancer care is achievable on a national scale and can happen relatively q...

03/31/2026

From quality improvement and accreditation to AI, policy, and patient safety, the ACS Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference offers practical insights you can bring back to your institution. See the many reasons to attend: https://tinyurl.com/45e39j3a