ACS Cancer Programs

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

10/14/2026

Congratulations to the newest NAPBC-accredited breast centers! 🎉 Thank you for your commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered breast care.
See the newly accredited programs! https://tinyurl.com/2sp4vjc2

10/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Washington, DC, for the CoC Annual Fall Meeting and ! CoC members gathered for the annual plenary session, research presentations, member organization updates, and more. See highlights! https://tinyurl.com/56h6cmnn

10/13/2026

Have questions about the new 2027 NAPBC Standards? Updated FAQs are now available to help programs prepare for Standards 5.7, Function and Movement for Patients with Breast Cancer, and 5.8, Lymphedema Assessment.

The FAQs include questions submitted during the September 10 webinar and provide additional clarification and guidance for accredited programs.

Review the updated FAQs in the Resources section of QPort, and watch the recorded webinar for additional information and discussion:

https://tinyurl.com/s9f7s7b8

10/13/2026

Looking for guidance on cancer staging? Explore AJCC educational resources designed to help answer common staging questions and clarify challenging cases.

New 2026 resources cover the latest AJCC Version 9 updates, staging changes, common questions and examples, and expert guidance for specific disease sites. Additional NCRA presentation handouts dating back to 2017 are also available.

Explore the AJCC Staging Education resources:

https://tinyurl.com/357ctpmc

10/12/2026

Join us Oct. 26 at 1:00 PM CT to learn about FAST-LUNG, a new national quality improvement initiative focused on measuring time to surgery for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.

Open to all CoC-accredited programs. Learn about the project, timeline, and participation expectations.

https://tinyurl.com/4v8aymzc

10/10/2026

Every child facing cancer deserves high-quality, specialized care. 💙

The ACS Commission on Cancer (CoC) Pediatric Designation helps cancer programs strengthen coordinated, patient-centered care through standards tailored to pediatric patients.

Learn more here.

Advance pediatric cancer care with the CoC Pediatric Designation. Learn eligibility, standards, and how to strengthen your program today.

10/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming the new committee members and leaders joining ACS Cancer Programs!

These dedicated professionals bring valuable expertise and perspectives to the Commission on Cancer, National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, National Accreditation Program for Re**al Cancer, Cancer Research Program, Cancer Standards Surgery Program, Quality Improvement and Advocacy Committees.

We look forward to their leadership and contributions as they help advance initiatives focused on improving the quality of cancer care.

https://tinyurl.com/mtj2s4ex