ACS Cancer Programs

04/17/2026

Survey results published in JACS reveal national social determinants of health screening practices and their association with adherence to CoC quality measures. https://tinyurl.com/nn6uhuxh

04/16/2026

ACS Fellows are invited to apply for committee membership and leadership positions within the ACS Cancer Programs by June 5. https://tinyurl.com/mwjnn4xy

04/16/2026

Join us tonight at 7:00 pm CT for a virtual Fireside Chat with Kyla P. Terhune, MD, MBA, FACS, discussing her career in general surgery, passion for surgical education, and vision for advancing surgical excellence at ACS, hosted by Mohsen M. Shabahang, MD, PhD, FACS.

Join ACS Senior Vice President of Education, Dr. Kyla P. Terhune, as she shares career insights and future plans in an April 16 Fireside Chat.

04/15/2026

Review key updates to Optimal Resources for Cancer Care (2020) Standards, with details on the March 2026 changes available in the CoC Standards Change Log. https://tinyurl.com/2mce5j8w

04/14/2026

Know an outstanding CLP? The call for nominations for the annual CLP Award is open through May 4. https://tinyurl.com/49phwu6f

04/13/2026

Join us in Orlando! Registration is now open for the 2026 Quality, Safety& Cancer Conference, July 30-August 2. https://tinyurl.com/4w5z48sc

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