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Improving Outcomes for Patients with Cancer

The ACS Cancer Programs provide tools, resources, and data that enable cancer programs to deliver comprehensive, high-quality, multidisciplinary, evidence-based, patient-centered care to patients with cancer and diseases of the breast.

ACS Cancer Research Program

The ACS Cancer Research Program maintains administrative and scientific committees to further the fight against cancer.

American Joint Committee on Cancer

AJCC publications are recognized as the authoritative guides for cancer staging information and used by of thousands of medical professionals.

Cancer Surgery Standards Program

The Cancer Surgery Standards Program sets evidence-based standards for oncologic surgery and helps surgeons meet those standards.

Cancer QI Programs

Learn about national QI initiatives and resources to support local QI projects.

Commission on Cancer

The Commission on Cancer is dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer.

National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer

The NAPRC model emphasizes program structure, patient care processes, performance improvement, and performance measures.

National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

The NAPBC helps deliver high-quality care for breast disease by setting standards, providing quality measures, and more.

National Cancer Database

The National Cancer Database is a clinical oncology database sourced from hospital registry data collected in over 1,500 CoC-accredited facilities.

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Cancer Staging Is More Accessible with AJCC Staging Online

June 12, 2024

Access real-time updates and point-of-service access with the AJCC Staging Online subscription service.

5 Min

COVID-19 Pandemic's Enduring Imprint on Colorectal Cancer Surgery

March 25, 2024

New research published in the Journal of the ACS (JACS) describes how surgery for colorectal cancer was considerably disrupted during the pandemic.

7 Min

Breast Cancer Diagnoses Plummeted During First Year of Pandemic

March 14, 2024

There was a 15-20% decrease in newly diagnosed breast cancer cases reported to American College of Surgeons COC sites in 2020 compared to 2019.

7 Min

The House of Surgery

This episode offers a deep dive into an alarming trend—a rising incidence of colorectal cancer cases in young adults.

35 Min

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Joint ACS Cancer Programs

IU SOQIC Funded Resident Research Opportunity in Surgical Oncology

Indiana University’s Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC) in conjunction with ACS Cancer Programs, is excited to offer a funded, two-year, scholar opportunity in oncologic surgical quality and outcomes, health services, and health policy research for surgical residents and post-doctoral trainees.

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Cancer Programs News

In every issue, you’ll find the latest news and updates from all ACS Cancer Programs, including the CoC, NAPBC, NAPRC, NCDB, AJCC, ACS CRP, and CSSP.