Cancer Events and Education

AJCC Protocol Webinar on Version 9 Staging System for Lung Cancer

Version 9 was enacted on January 1, 2025. Learn about the changes introduced and how they can be applied in clinical practice.

AJCC Protocol Webinar on Version 9 Staging System for Nasopharynx Cancer

This webinar informs healthcare professionals about the Version 9 TNM for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma classification, enacted on January 1, 2025.

AJCC Protocol on Version 9 Staging System for Mesothelioma Cancer

The Version 9 TNM for Mesothelioma classification was enacted on 1st January 2025. Register to be aware of the new innovations introduced in it.

CoC Accreditation: What Rural Hospitals Need to Know

The Commission on Cancer (CoC) has developed a NEW accreditation path for hospitals located in rural counties, offering the proven benefits of CoC accreditation in a package tailored for the unique aspects of taking care of cancer patients in a rural setting. Webinar presenters reviewed the impact and importance of CoC accreditation for rural hospitals and the new set of CoC accreditation requirements for hospitals in rural counties.

CoC Self Audit Webinar

The Cancer Surgery Standards Program hosted an educational webinar addressing the use of the new CoC Operative Standards Self-Audit templates. This webinar provided a live demonstration on how to complete the Self-Audit template for CoC Standards 5.3-5.6.

Managing Lymphedema: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Treatment and Survivorship

Lymphedema may affect cancer patients following treatment. Severe cases can affect bodily function, cause pain, and increase the risk of infection.

CoC: Understanding Lymphedema: Science, Screening, and Guidelines

Part one of this series will address the pathophysiology of lymphedema, misconceptions regarding lymphedema, and current guidelines for screening.

CoC: Pediatric Webinar

Care for children with cancer is very different from the care of adults. The CoC has developed pediatric-centric standards and accreditation program.

CoC: Standard 4.8 Survivorship Webinar

Hear updates about CoC Standard 4.8 (Survivorship), and how to implement changes to meet the standard and prepare for 2026 site visits.

CoC: Changes to Standards 2026

The CoC needs to share updates and clarifications about CoC standards so that programs can implement changes to prepare for 2026 site visits.

Smoking and Cessation Across the Continuum of Lung Cancer Risk, Treatment, and Survival

This webinar examines tobacco treatment in patients with cancer, introduces the smoking cessation standard, and looks at expectations for site visits.

Meeting the Standards: What Every CoC Program Needs to Know

The webinar will review clarifications, modifications, and guidance for select CoC standards and common areas of performance challenge.

CoC Standard 5.6 for Colon Resection Webinar

Learn about requirements and rationale of CoC Standard 5.6, options for meeting documentation requirements, and practices for achieving compliance.

Optimal Resources for Cancer Care (2020 Standards): Educational Video Series

The videos provided a high-level overview of the Optimal Resources for Cancer Care (2020 Standards) and their requirements.

Technical Standards for Sarcoma Surgery

This webinar discusses evidence-based operative standards for the performance of sarcoma surgery.

CSSP Webinar Technical Standards for Pancreatic Cancer Surgery (Pancreatoduodenectomy)

This webinar will discuss evidence-based operative standards for the performance of pancreatoduodenectomy as outlined in the Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery (OSCS) Volume 1.

Technical Standards for Colon Cancer Surgery

The CSSP will host a webinar to discuss evidence-based operative standards for the performance of colon surgery.

CSSP Webinar: Understanding the Evidence Behind CoC Standard 5.8 on Pulmonary Resection

Thoracic surgery experts Dr. Matthew Facktor and Dr. Nirmal Veeramachaneni present evidence behind CoC Standard 5.8 on Pulmonary Resection.

Technical Standards for Breast Cancer Surgery Webinar

This webinar will discuss evidence-based operative standards for the performance of breast cancer surgery.

CSSP Webinar Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery (OSCS)

Learn about requirements and rationale of CoC Standard 5.6, options for meeting documentation requirements, and practices for achieving compliance.

CSSP Webinar: Technical Standards for Colon Cancer Surgery (Colectomy)

This forum discusses evidence-based operative standards for the performance of colon cancer surgery as outlined in the Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery, Volume 1.

NAPBC: Axillary Management in Breast Cancer

The course will go over case based scenarios of axillary management of breast cancer in a multi-disciplinary fashion.

QI for NAPBC Programs

This webinar walks through the nuances of the NAPBC standard, including problem identification, goal setting, and reporting requirements.

Breast Screening: What Every Physician Needs to Know

The webinar reviews current screening recommendations for women at average risk in addition to those with dense breast tissue.

NAPBC - De-escalation of Breast Cancer Therapy: Bringing Medical, Radiation Surgical Oncology together in Patient Centered Care

This webinar will discuss surgical, radiation, and systemic treatment options for three sample cases sharing the de-escalation evidence for each case.

Modern Management of Breast Cancer During Pregnancy

This webinar discusses the risks and benefits of each treatment modality for pregnancy-associated breast cancer.

NAPBC - Starting an exercise oncology program: A Primer

This webinar reviews common approaches to providing exercise oncology for your patients, including options for programs without space to offer onsite programming or to hire multiple new staff to run the program. 

Helping Patients with Breast Cancer Survive and Thrive

The webinar discusses exercise, rehabilitation, and good nutrition both during and after treatment.

Assisting Centers with Meeting the Special Needs of Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer

This webinar addresses the current clinical recommendations for metastatic breast care and the special psychosocial needs of metastatic patients.

NAPRC Case Studies and Process Improvement: Promoting Success in NAPRC Programs

Hear a discussion of NAPRC data sources and a brief overview of QI methodology and tools.

QI for NAPRC Programs

This webinar walks through the nuances of the NAPRC standard, including problem identification, goal setting, and reporting requirements.

NAPRC Site Visit Process: Success Using the New Standards

This webinar outlines the site visit process following the new standards, Optimal Resources for Rectal Cancer Care (2026 Standards).

NAPRC: Tools and Resources

This webinar outlines the new tools and resources available for meeting and documenting compliance with the new NAPRC standards.

NAPRC Standards: Expectations for NAPRC-Accredited Programs

The NAPRC has updated its standards for accreditation in response to improvements in patient care.

NAPRC Standard 5.10 Photographs of Surgical Specimens

Recorded webinar about NAPRC Standard 5.10, Photographs of Surgical Specimens: Challenges and Solutions with Implementing the Standard.