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July 27, 2016

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Is prostate cancer really on the rise?

Care2
New research examining advanced prostate cancer in the U.S. finds that cases may have risen 72 percent in the past decade. But is this idea a true reflection of what's occurring? The research, conducted by a team at Northwestern University and published recently in the journal Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, analyzes data from the National Cancer Database, a registry supported by the American College of Surgeons and the American Cancer society. The data sample in this case included more than 700,000 men who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer between 2004 and 2013. READ MORE

Community oncology alliance supports new oncology payment reform bill by Sens. Cornyn and Carper

PR Newswire
The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) commends Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tom Carper (D-DE) for introducing the Cancer Care Payment Reform Act of 2016 (S. 3211) establishing a national Oncology Medical Home demonstration project for payment reform under the Medicare program. The purpose of the bill is to change the way Medicare pays for cancer treatment in order to provide well-coordinated, high-quality care that results in lower overall costs to cancer patients and the healthcare system. COA will be asking community oncology practices to actively enlist the support of their senators to build upon the bipartisan co-sponsorship of this legislation. READ MORE

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NCDB PUF application period open

ACS
The National Cancer Database (NCBD) Participant User File (PUF) application is accepting applications for site-specific files, which include cases diagnosed between 2004 and 2014. The application period remains open through Aug. 25.

The NCDB PUF is a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliant data file containing cases submitted to the Commission on Cancer's (CoC) NCDB and complies with the terms of the Business Associate Agreement between the American College of Surgeons and cancer programs accredited by the CoC (i.e., no patients or facilities can be identified). The PUF is designed to provide investigators at CoC-accredited cancer programs with a data resource they can use to review and advance the quality of care delivered to cancer patients through analyses of cases reported to the NCDB. Use of the PUF is not required to meet any CoC standards, but it is an opportunity provided as a benefit of accreditation.

Prospective applicants can find more information about the application process and data items available on the PUF web page.

Additional questions regarding the NCDB PUFs may be directed to the NCDB. READ MORE

Commission on Cancer announces September education program

ACS
Accreditation 101: Learning the Basics of CoC Accreditation and Standards will be held Sept. 9 in Chicago. This one-day program, taught by CoC surveyors and staff, provides an overview of the CoC accreditation standards and answers your questions about the standards and the survey process. This is the last time this program will be held in 2016.

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Thyroid screenings after cancer

Fox News
Over the past two decades, the number of thyroid cancer cases has risen — most of which can be explained by diagnoses of small, low-risk cancers. At the same time, imagine use skyrocketed, most likely due to growing concerns about the cancer coming back. Researchers used a national cancer database to identify more than 28,000 thyroid cancer diagnoses between 1998 and 2011. They monitored the use of types of imaging used, additional treatment for recurrence and deaths from the disease. READ MORE

Updated web-based 'contact CoC' form

ACS
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) announces an updated web-based contact form, which allows you to select the subject based on your topic. Your questions will then be sent the appropriate staff person for response. In the near future, the CoC will discontinue the SAR@facs.org email address. READ MORE

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High-fat Mediterranean diet protective against breast cancer, diabetes

Cancer Therapy Advisor
Even a high-fat Mediterranean diet may protect against breast cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, according to a review published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Hanna Bloomfield, M.D., M.P.H., a professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota and associate chief of staff for research at the Minneapolis VA, and colleagues reviewed 56 studies published from 1990 through April 2016. While the definition of a Mediterranean diet differs, they defined it as a plan that had at least two of seven components and no restriction on healthy fats. READ MORE

Some patients with endocrine-responsive early-stage breast cancer may avoid chemotherapy

Cancer Therapy Advisor
Several adjuvant endocrine therapy options are available for premenopausal patients with endocrine-responsive early-stage breast cancer. It can be a challenge, however, when deciding which option is optimal for a specific patient. Thanks to improved medical therapies, a substantial proportion of premenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer can achieve excellent outcomes with endocrine therapy only, and can avoid chemotherapy, according to medical oncologist Hatem A. Azim Jr, MD, PhD, of the Institut Jules Bordet in Belgium. READ MORE

Take advantage of early-bird registration for Clinical Congress 2016

ACS
The scientific program, online registration, travel and housing reservation links, and previews of other planned events for the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2016, Oct. 16–20 in Washington, D.C., are now available online. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will be the host site for the scientific sessions, courses, and scientific posters and technical exhibits; the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C., will serve as the headquarters hotel for the meeting. Register by Monday, Aug. 22 to take advantage of early-bird pricing. READ MORE

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No one will talk about anal cancer

Newsweek
Paulette Crowther said she had colon cancer, but she didn't. As she fought for her life, only her children and closest family friends knew her real diagnosis: Stage IV anal cancer. "She didn't even want to say the words anal cancer out loud, let alone talk about it. Colon cancer seemed more normal to her," says Crowther's daughter, Justine Almada. Crowther was diagnosed after a routine colonoscopy picked up a lesion on her anus that was later determined to be squamous cell carcinoma. Further tests showed the cancer had spread to her lymphatic system. In 2010, just two years after the initial diagnosis, she died at the age of 53. READ MORE

Personalized strategies vital in thyroid cancer care

OncLive
After a decade of advances in the treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer, researchers are looking for ways to improve outcomes through a more personalized approach that includes risk-based strategies and appropriate use of molecular testing, according to experts who participated in an OncLive Peer Exchange panel. Many questions remain about which type of surgery patients need and how to optimally time and sequence therapies for advanced disease, the panel members said. READ MORE

Announcing AJCC disease site webinars based on AJCC 7th edition

AJCC
The AJCC announces five disease site webinars that are scheduled for summer and early fall this year. The webinars, offered at no cost, will provide highlights of the five most common site chapters for AJCC 7th edition staging and include: Melanoma, Lung, Breast, Colorectum and Prostate. There will be pre- and post-education quizzes to serve as a self-assessment for the information learned. The webinars will provide information on the uniqueness, differences, exceptions or special concerns for the disease sites.

Each lecture will contain the following topics:

Overview and Learning Objectives

Anatomy Affecting Stage

Classification Issues

Assigning T, N, M, Stage Group

Information and Questions on AJCC Staging and Summary

The first live webinar (Melanoma) will occur on July 27. The second webinar (Lung) will be held Aug. 10. The webinars will be recorded for anyone who is not able to attend the live session. Register now.

You can visit the AJCC website to learn more about the Disease Site webinars and stay informed.

SAVE THE DATES

Date	Event	Location
July 27	AJCC Seventh Edition Webinar – Melanoma (AJCC - Disease Site Webinars)	Webinar
Aug. 10	AJCC 7th Edition Webinar – Lung (AJCC - Disease Site Webinars)	Webinar
Aug. 22	Clinical Congress 2016 – early-bird registration	Washington, D.C.
Sept. 9	Accreditation 101: Learning the Basics of CoC Accreditation and Standards Sponsored by the Commission on Cancer	Chicago
Oct. 16-20	ACS Clinical Congress	Washington, D.C.
Nov. 12	NAPBC Accreditation Workshop: Pursuing Excellence Through NAPBC Accreditation	Chicago

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