By Association of Community Cancer Centers
The podcast currently has 104 episodes available.
With the emergence of oral cancer therapies, it is a very exciting time in cancer care. But these treatments can come with adverse events. Dr. Pavani Chalasani from the University of Arizona Cancer Center shares how she educates patients on what to expect from oral cancer therapies and her focus on one of the most underestimated symptoms for patients.
Pavani Chalasani, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Arizona Cancer Center
Tucson, AZ
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This is the first video podcast in a series from the “Addressing Challenges in Oral Therapies for HR+, HER2- Breast Cancer” education program.
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While patients with cancer face many physical and psychological challenges associated with their disease and/or treatment, their social, emotional, and legal needs can lead to ongoing health disparities and reduced quality of life if left unaddressed. Hear how a unique medical-legal partnership at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health System expands the clinical team to include lawyers who address the legal issues that affect patients’ health and well-being. Learn how this 2022 ACCC Innovator Award winner redefined “comprehensive care” for patients and enabled the program’s team lead to embrace her passion to consistently find joy in her day-to-day role.
Guests:
Allison L. Held, JD
Associate General Counsel & Director, Medical-Legal Partnership at VCU Health System
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, VCU Massey Cancer Center
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This podcast is part of a special series on the 2022 ACCC Innovator Award winners. For a deeper dive into this content, visit ACCC’s Innovator Award website.
While telehealth has expanded the delivery of healthcare services, many populations--including older adults with cancer--lack the know-how to use technology to their advantage during their cancer journey. Lower levels of digital literacy impede patients from accessing timely information, feeling empowered to ask questions, and seeking the best treatment for their diagnosis. To support patients to become DIGITALLY EMPOWERED, learn about a free program from the Patient Empowerment Network that teaches older adults with cancer valuable technology skills to engage digitally in their care.
Guest:
Andrea Conners
Executive Director
Patient Empowerment Network
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This podcast is part of the ACCC education program, Digital Bridges. This project is supported by Merck.
The demand for medical cannabis education from both providers and patients is increasing dramatically as the stigma on its use decreases. The Cannabis and Cancer Research and Education Clinic (CanCaRE) was developed to meet this growing need--providing education on safe and effective cannabis use, dosing recommendations, and symptom management strategies. Hear how using novel agents like medical cannabis to improve their patients' quality of life is part of their overall mission to provide comprehensive cancer care services.
Guests:
Sarah Jax, APRN, CNP
Oncology/Hematology Advanced Practitioner
HealthPartners Cancer Research Center at HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
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This podcast is part of a special series with ACCC's Oncology Issues journal. For a deeper dive into this content, please read, “Holy Smokes,” from V37 N4.
Allen Beck and Rivka Shakow Beck were newlyweds when Allen was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome. Allen and Rivka were thrust into a stressful, unfamiliar situation while trying to figure out how to manage mounting medical bills and prepare for Allen’s bone marrow transplant.
Enter financial advocate, Angie Santiago. Angie discovered grants to help pay for the premiums, tapped into hospital funds to cover the bills, mapped out coverage across state lines, and more. Tune in to hear their unique experiences as patient, caregiver, and financial advocate.
Guests:
Angie Santiago, CRCS
Manager, Oncology Financial Advocacy
Thomas Jefferson University Health System, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
Advisory Committee Chair, ACCC Financial Advocacy Network
Allen Beck
Patient
Rivka Shakow Beck
Caregiver
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The Federal Trade Commission unanimously launched a formal inquiry into the business practices of the prescription drug middleman industry—known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)—in early June 2022 due to the overwhelming response of more than 24,000 public comments during their request for information.
Listen to ACCC's Matt Devino and Dr. Rahul Seth discuss why every voice is critical in grassroots advocacy efforts on both the federal and state level, and how cancer professionals who moonlight as patient advocates can help improve access to care and reduce financial toxicity for people living with cancer.
Speakers
Matt Devino, MPH
Director, Cancer Care Delivery & Health Policy
Association of Community Cancer Centers
Rahul Seth, DO
Assistant Professor of Medicine
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
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Clinical trials are the best instrument to advance treatment for blood cancers, but numerous challenges exist around trial identification, enrollment, and participation. We’ll hear perspectives from a community provider and patient advocacy organization on immediate--and forward-thinking--solutions to help this population better access clinical trials, including a tool from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help patients identify cancer clinical trials that may be a fit.
Guests:
Ethan Binder, MD
Hematologist and Oncologist
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
Rio Rancho, NM
Leah Szumita, MS, RN
Director, Clinical Trial Support Center
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Rye Brook, NY
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This podcast is the first in a series from the ACCC Community Oncology Research Institute (ACORI).
This pilot program exceeded expectations—not only in patient satisfaction and quality of care—but generated revenue for their institution by allowing physicians more time for patient consults and treatment planning.
Guest:
Ellen R. Miller, MSN, FNP-BC
Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
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Guest:
Stephen Quake, PhD
Professor of Bioengineering and Applied Physics, Stanford University
Co-President, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network
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Meeting the needs of cancer program staff to ultimately improve patient outcomes is at the heart of the presidential themes of ACCC’s current and immediate past presidents. CANCER BUZZ spoke to Krista Nelson, who advocated for the professional well-being of cancer program staff and Dr. David Penberthy, who aims to leverage technology to transform cancer care delivery and the patient experience. Hear how both tenures focus on what’s most important in the cancer care community—supporting patients, clinicians, and staff.
Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW
ACCC 2021-2022 President
Program Manager of Quality & Research, Cancer Support Services & Compassion
Providence Cancer Institute
Portland, OR
David R. Penberthy, MD, MBA
ACCC 2022-23 President
Medical Director, Radiation Oncology, Bon Secours, Southside Regional Medical Center
Petersburg, VA
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The podcast currently has 104 episodes available.