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Commission on Cancer

Study Sheds Light on Cancer Research Participation

April 18, 2024

Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and peer institutions released new findings in the Journal of Clinical Oncology showing that when all types of cancer research studies are considered, at least one-in-five people with cancer, or 21.9%, participate in some form of clinical research.

Using deidentified accreditation data from the CoC, the study evaluated all categories of cancer studies, such as treatment trials, biorepository studies, and quality of life studies—the first time an estimate of participation in all types of cancer studies has been reported. Moreover, enrollment in cancer treatment trials was 7.1%, a notably higher participation rate than previous estimates of 2%-3%.

The study also found that enrollment in treatment trials was more than five-fold higher at National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers than at community sites (21.6% versus 4.1%), reflecting the impact that NCI funding for staff and infrastructure has on an institution’s ability to offer trials and recruit patients.

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From the Director's Desk

Climate and Cancer

There is a heat dome over the southern part of the US and many southern cities are sweltering, with some even experiencing 110-degree weather for nearly 3 weeks.
American Joint Committee on Cancer

New: AJCC Protocol Version 9 Webinar Recordings Now Available

The authors of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Version 9 Appendix and Cervix Uteri protocols have recorded brief webinars discussing the protocols’ contents. 
Cancer Research Program

Call for Cancer Research Program Implementation Research Committee Members

The ACS Cancer Research Program (CRP) is launching the Implementation Research Committee and is seeking new members.

Cancer Surgery Standards Program

Save the date: CSSP Webinar Technical Standards for Breast Cancer Surgery

The Cancer Surgery Standards Program (CSSP), in collaboration with the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), will host an educational webinar for surgeons on the technical standards for breast cancer surgery.

Commission on Cancer

Cancer Programs Accreditation Fees Update

ACS Cancer Programs annual accreditation fees have been adjusted for 2023. \
Commission on Cancer

New Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Marketing Tools Available

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2023, there will be an estimated 288,300 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in the US and 34,700 men will die from the disease this year.

Commission on Cancer

Upcoming CAnswer Forum Maintenance

The CAnswer Forum will be undergoing routine maintenance on Monday, July 31 at 8 pm CT.
From the Field

American Cancer Society Updates and Resources

“I Love You Get Screened” campaign, Second Annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day, and more.
National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

NAPBC Recognizes Accredited Sites

The ACS NAPBC recognizes these sites for demonstrating their commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care to patients and the community by recently earning NAPBC reaccreditation.
Cancer Programs News

The Latest from Cancer Programs

Save the date for upcoming Cancer Program events.