ACS Cancer Programs

03/13/2026

Register today for the rescheduled Technical Standards for Cancer Surgery: Gastric Webinar on May 6. Presenters will review the evidence-based operative standards for gastric cancer surgery as outlined in Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery, Volume 2. https://tinyurl.com/bdctke65

03/12/2026

Updated Gap Analysis Tools from the , , and are available for purchase to help programs assess their readiness to apply for accreditation. https://tinyurl.com/mm6kxnez

03/11/2026

Promote colorectal cancer awareness this month with customizable posters and patient educational materials from the American College of Surgeons. https://tinyurl.com/mpkmv9x8

03/10/2026

Deadline Extended! Submit your abstract for the 2026 Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference by Monday, March 16. https://tinyurl.com/4zckvj5d

03/09/2026

The ACS recognizes the following cancer site for demonstrating its commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care to patients and the community by recently earning NAPRC reaccreditation. Congratulations! https://tinyurl.com/42b8x736

03/09/2026

The ACS recognizes the following breast site for demonstrating its commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care to patients and the community by recently earning NAPBC reaccreditation. Congratulations! https://tinyurl.com/bd5zyn48

03/09/2026

The ACS recognizes the following cancer sites for demonstrating their commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care to patients and the community by recently earning CoC reaccreditation. Congratulations! https://tinyurl.com/2rskdn57

03/04/2026

🛠️💙 CSSP self-audit tools help programs assess compliance and strengthen quality improvement efforts. Join us on Feb 23 for a webinar on the new CoC Operative Standards Self-Audit Templates (with a demo on Standard 5.3) Live Q&A and recording available! https://tinyurl.com/y4v9ufzz

03/03/2026

🎉💐 Join us in celebrating NAPBC-accredited programs achieving recognition for excellence in breast care.
View the list: https://tinyurl.com/2p3hsw77

03/02/2026

🌻Expanding access to cancer care in rural communities is essential! Participate in the CoC and CRP national study to identify strategies for how to make NAPBC and NAPRC accreditation more meaningful. 30-45 minute virtual interview.

Learn more here! https://tinyurl.com/yxxpn2zu

03/01/2026

🎗️ Surgical oncology leaders—join us at the 2026 Annual Meeting, March 5–7 in Phoenix, AZ.

Don’t miss the session “High Quality Cancer Surgery: Past, Present, and Future of Operative Standards” on March 5 (10:35–11:35 am) moderated by leaders from the Cancer Surgery Standards Program (CSSP) and ACS CRP.

The session will provide an update on the implementation of the six surgical standards in melanoma and breast, colon, re**um, and lung cancers at CoC-accredited programs.

The CoC and CRP are seeking participants for a survey about accreditation, CSSP will shine at the Society of Surgical Oncology meeting, and more.

02/27/2026

📢 The CoC 2026 Cancer Research Paper Competition is accepting submissions through June 8! Physicians in training: submit your work in Basic Science or Clinical Research.🏆 1st place: $1,000 + present at the 2026 🥈🥉 2nd & 3rd: $500. https://tinyurl.com/2h7k2bnw

Details on the CoC website.