CANCER BUZZ

Association of Cancer Care Centers
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CANCER BUZZ features fresh perspectives on hot topics in oncology care delivery. CANCER BUZZ is where stakeholders from the front lines of care to the C-suite, from research to the registry, from chairside to benchside, talk about top-of-mind questions and real-world impact.

  1. 4d ago

    Championing Bispecific Antibodies in the VA

    Bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) are an emerging and fast-developing area of immunotherapy, particularly in the treatment of hematologic malignancies. However, access to this therapy remains limited, particularly for Veterans. Administrative hurdles and challenging adverse events have slowed adoption of BsAbs in the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Nicholas Burwick, MD, hematologist in the Puget Sound VA Health Care System, about how his VA site tackled these challenges and made BsAbs available to its patient population through a collaborative hub-and-spoke model.  Guest: Nicholas Burwick, MD President, Association of VA Hematology/Oncology Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Puget Sound VA Health Care System "We set expectations, we came up with a plan, and we didn't have too many bispecific antibody patients at the same time. At least initially, we wanted some control." — Nicholas Burwick, MD  "The collaboration among different VA centers has been something that I've come to appreciate. We have a heme malignancy group, for example, so we can compare notes, work together, and in some cases even collaborate on VA initiative proposals or industry-sponsored clinical trials." — Nicholas Burwick, MD Resources: Addressing Care Disparities for Veterans: Tackling Barriers and Identifying Solutions Bispecific Antibodies Bispecific Antibodies Are Moving Forward; So Are the Implementation Questions Service, Sacrifice, and Survival: Advancing Cancer Care for America's Heroes

    14 min

  2. Jun 3 ·  Video

    Data-Driven Toxicity Management for ADCs

    Toxicities related to antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) can significantly impact quality of life for patients with locally advanced or metastatic bladder cancer, but data-driven programs can help multidisciplinary teams manage some of the most challenging adverse events. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Cindy Y. Jiang, MD, assistant professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center, about how her institution conducted and implemented research to aid management of rashes and peripheral neuropathy associated with the ADC enfortumab vedotin combined with pembrolizumab. Guest:  Cindy Y. Jiang, MD Assistant Professor Department of GU Medical Oncology MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX "It's important to assemble this team before you start on any sort of journey, because as oncologists, we're definitely not experts in skin rashes or neurological issues, and so you really need to rely heavily on those collaborators." — Cindy Y. Jiang, MD Resources: Bladder Cancer Antibody-Drug Conjugates

    8 min

  3. May 27

    Advancing Cancer Care Worldwide: ACCC Global eXchange

    The ACCC Global eXchange series is committed to highlighting cross-regional collaborations that advance cancer care delivery and workforce development nationwide. In this episode of CANCER BUZZ, Dr. Michael Cavnar discusses his humanitarian efforts in Zambia and why volunteering in this capacity is crucial and meaningful for US oncology providers. "The more you're around people that are different than you, the more different perspectives you see. It creates a more open mind and a better world, because people understand each other better." – Michael Cavnar, MD   Guest: Michael Cavnar, MD GI Surgical Oncologist UK HealthCare/Markey Cancer Center Lexington, KY Resources: Shared Solutions for Rural Oncology: Insights Across the Americas Breast Cancer Knowledge Gaps and Misconceptions Among Non-Medical Female University Students in Southwestern Nigeria A Global Perspective: Innovative Care and Supporting Women in Medicine in Nigeria #ACCCNOC: Advancing Global Health Equity

    5 min

  4. May 12

    Designing Care That Creates Value for Patients and the Health System

    At the inaugural ACCC Leadership Summit, C-suite executives and senior-level decision makers in oncology convened for strategic dialogue, panel discussions, and peer-to-peer exchange focused on the most pressing issues in cancer care today. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Misha Kaur, chief operating officer at Cureety, about her key takeaways as a member of the panel: Value-Based Care in Oncology: From Pilots to Scale. Kaur discusses the importance of keeping quality and affordability at the heart of value-based care, and how Cureety's remote monitoring solution effectively captures nuanced patient insights in precision oncology care. "[Value-based care] was never meant to be a contract. The original spirit was [about] aligning incentives [and creating] better outcomes for patients. But in practice, over time...it can sometimes become just a contracting discussion [about] targets, benchmarking, reporting, utilization, [and] cost reduction." – Misha Kaur Guest: Misha Kaur Chief Operating Officer Cureety Resources: 2026 ACCC Leadership Summit Innovation, Policy, and Partnership: Key Takeaways From the Inaugural ACCC Leadership Summit From Hospital to Home: A Solution for Proactive Symptom Monitoring and Precise Care Staying Connected Between Visits: A Sustainable Model for Remote Monitoring

    8 min

  5. May 11

    A Collaborative Approach to Health Policy Changes

    At the inaugural ACCC Leadership Summit, C-suite executives and senior-level decision makers in oncology convened for strategic dialogue, panel discussions, and peer-to-peer exchange focused on the most pressing issues in cancer care today. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Jay Seemann, vice president of market and access value at BeOne Medicines, about his key takeaways as a member of the panel: Health Policy: Provider Voices Outlook. Seemann addresses macro-level health care reform changes across all market segments, and the impact on manufacturers, providers' choice of therapy, and patient access to care. "What we heard at the conference is that we all need to unite, come together, and come up with partnerships and solutions collectively versus independently." – Jay Seemann Guest: Jay Seemann Vice President of Market And Access BeOne Medicines Resources: 2026 ACCC Leadership Summit Innovation, Policy, and Partnership: Key Takeaways From the Inaugural ACCC Leadership Summit ACCC 2026 Policy Priorities Legislative and Regulatory Updates Year in Review: 2025 Policy Wrap-Up Policy Shifts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Threaten Access & Care Coverage for Patients With Cancer

    6 min

  6. May 5

    Closing the Gap Between Innovation and Implementation: Strategic Partnerships in Oncology

    At the inaugural ACCC Leadership Summit, C-suite executives and senior-level decision makers in oncology convened for strategic dialogue, engaging panel discussions, and peer-to-peer exchange focused on the most pressing issues in cancer care today. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Michele LeSueur, DBA, vice president of Sales and Marketing at Johnson & Johnson, about her key takeaways as a member of the final panel of the Summit: Strategic Partnerships: Creating a Thriving Innovation Oncology Ecosystem. Across the diverse panel of stakeholders, one theme consistently rang true: Innovation is happening very quickly in oncology, but the gap continues to widen between the inception and the implementation of these ideas into day-to-day patient care. Lesueur also comments on the importance of industry partners listening and understanding where friction might occur when launching a new treatment or delivery system. "It's not just about continuously generating breakthrough science or breakthrough treatment. That's only going to take us so far. We have to think about how to actually incorporate that and get it to the patients." – Michele LeSueur, DBA Guest: Michele LeSueur, DBA Vice President of Sales and Marketing Johnson & Johnson Resources: 2026 ACCC Leadership Summit Innovation, Policy, and Partnership: Key Takeaways From the Inaugural ACCC Leadership Summit One Purpose, One Passion, 2 Directions: How to Bring Together Clinical and Administrative Leaders

    6 min

  7. May 4

    Becoming a Smart Consumer of AI as an Oncology Leader

    At the inaugural ACCC Leadership Summit, C-suite executives and senior-level decision makers in oncology convened for strategic dialogue, engaging panel discussions, and peer-to-peer exchange focused on the most pressing issues in cancer care today. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Ashley Johnson, MBA, chief innovation officer at LeanTaas, about her key takeaways as a member of the first panel of the Summit: AI in Oncology: Tools for Today, Breaking and Remaking for Tomorrow. Johnson reflects on the challenges oncology leaders face as they attempt to vet and adopt a flood of new AI tools in health care, as well as the importance of being an educated consumer in this space. "I hope oncology leaders took away [that] you can become a smart consumer of AI and AI tools even if you don't fully understand AI and all of the buzzwords." – Ashley Joseph, MBA   Guest: Ashley Joseph, MBA Chief Innovation Officer LeanTaas   Resources: 2026 ACCC Leadership Summit Innovation, Policy, and Partnership: Key Takeaways From the Inaugural ACCC Leadership Summit Artificial Intelligence: The Legalities of AI in Health Care and the Day-to-Day Use of AI in the Clinical Setting Precision With Purpose: Transforming Oncology Care Through Predictive Insights Scaling Early Detection Across Rural America: Lifepoint Health's Healthy Person Program The Evolving AI Landscape in Cancer Care: An NCCN Summit AI's Changing Role in Oncology: Recapping the NCCN Summit Harnessing AI to Empower the Community Oncology Workforce

    6 min

  8. Apr 21

    BsAbs: Moving from Curiosity to Confidence

    Indications for the use of bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) are rapidly increasing in oncology. While many cancer centers are keeping an eye on this developing field, curiosity must be transformed into proactive planning to avoid being caught unprepared as BsAb indications expand. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Laura Kuzma, MSW, admin administrative director of FirstHealth Cancer Center and Oncology Services at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, about the real-world lessons she has learned about governance considerations, ramp-up strategies, and workflows. She shares the importance of proactively building workflows, readiness plans, and cross-team communication pathways to safely operationalize BsAb therapy. Guest: Laura Kuzma, MSW  Administrative Director, Oncology Services and Clinical Trials FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Pinehurst, NC "That was the biggest hesitancy: are we equipped to manage this type of care in this type of setting?" "My request to the hospital administrators was to allow me to put together a team across the hospital to fully explore the financial side as well as the medical management side." "We had doctors in every area of the hospital on this. They cared about it, and I think it was exciting to them too. They felt like they were doing something meaningful, and their input was taken seriously." Resources: A Blueprint for Successful Integration of Bispecific Antibodies  Delivery Models for Administering T-Cell-Engaging Bispecific Antibodies Deliverying T-Cell-Engaging Bispecific Antibodies: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ACCC Office Hours Recording - Bispecific Antibodies: One BiTE at a Time    Bispecific Antibodies Checklist for Community Providers Using Bispecific Antibodies in Community Practice: Challenge and Opportunities Expanding Access to Cellular and Bispecific Therapies: Considerations and Recommendations

    17 min
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CANCER BUZZ features fresh perspectives on hot topics in oncology care delivery. CANCER BUZZ is where stakeholders from the front lines of care to the C-suite, from research to the registry, from chairside to benchside, talk about top-of-mind questions and real-world impact.

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  • Creator
    Association of Cancer Care Centers
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
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