Upcoming Healthcare Professional Events With The American Cancer Society
Find upcoming events for nurses, doctors, researchers, and other health care professionals. The American Cancer Society offers learning opportunities that support professional development and help care teams stay informed with the latest cancer knowledge and resources.
October
Challenges in the Primary Care Clinic, Part 1
Monthly | Next Session: October 8, 2026, 10 to 11 a.m. ET
Join the American Cancer Society and The Cancer Survivorship & Supportive Care Professionals Network for an ECHO program. The goal of this program is to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively address the complex and evolving long-term needs of people with cancer. The target audience for this program is multidisciplinary care teams, inclusive of oncology and primary care, that deliver supportive care for patients living with and beyond cancer.
Animal-Assisted Therapy in Cancer ECHO – Cohort 2
Considerations in Providing Animal-Assisted Therapy Across Oncology Settings
Monthly | Next Session: October 8, 2026, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
Join the American Cancer Society for an ECHO program on Animal-Assisted Therapy in Cancer. The program will emphasize the therapeutic benefits of animal-assisted therapy, particularly with facility dogs and their child life specialist handlers, in addressing the psychosocial needs of children and teens with cancer.
Early Onset Colorectal Cancer ECHO
Monthly | First Session: October 9, 2026, 12 to 1 p.m. ET
Join the American Cancer Society for an Early Onset Colorectal Cancer ECHO program. The goal of this program is to equip healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge and best practices to improve early detection and equitable care for the growing number of younger adults affected by colorectal cancer. The target audience for this program is multidisciplinary care teams, including oncology and primary care (clinicians, physicians, nurses, navigators, social workers, etc.), gastroenterologists, gynecologists, and ER doctors.
Maybe More Specific, Validated, and Commonly Used Assessment Tools
Monthly | Next Session: October 9, 2026, 12 to 1 p.m. ET
Join the American Cancer Society for a six-session ECHO focused on advancing integrative approaches to cancer care that address the physical, emotional, behavioral, spiritual, and supportive care needs of patients. Designed for multidisciplinary oncology care teams, this program equips participants with practical, evidence-based strategies for whole-person assessment, care planning, and intervention. Through case-based learning and expert-led discussion, participants will explore approaches to integrating behavioral health, supportive and palliative care, and interdisciplinary care coordination into oncology practice while building networks of providers to support comprehensive patient care.
Rural Learning Community Sessions
From Colon to Cervical: Best Practices with Self-Collection Testing
Monthly | Next Session: October 14, 2026, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
The American Cancer Society and the ACS National HPV Vaccination Roundtable are partnering with rural healthcare providers to expand knowledge and improve access to preventive care, including on-time HPV vaccination and other cancer screenings.
Provider & Team Champions for HPV Vaccination
Monthly | Next Session: October 15, 2026, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
Join the ACS National HPV Vaccination Roundtable for a webinar featuring how to partner for HPV vaccination progress, part of a series highlighting the latest evidence‑based strategies, expert insights, and real‑world successes to advance HPV vaccination and cervical cancer elimination.
Managing Menopause in Young Adults Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Monthly | Next Session: October 19, 2026, 10 to 11 a.m. ET
Join the American Cancer Society and The Menopause Society for this ECHO, designed for primary care clinicians, oncologists, and healthcare leaders seeking to strengthen care for patients navigating menopause in the context of cancer care. Through case-based learning and expert-led discussion, participants will build competency in symptom assessment, treatment decision-making, and risk evaluation while applying evidence-based strategies across active treatment and survivorship.
Localized Prostate Cancer Treatment ECHO
Best Practices in Active Surveillance/Managing Low-risk Disease
Monthly | Next Session: October 20, 2026, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
Join ACS for an ECHO program with the goal of discussing best practices for managing low-grade and/or localized prostate cancers including evidence-based care in the contexts of harm reduction, survivorship, treatment selection, shared decision-making, and patient support.
Food is Medicine in Cancer Care ECHO
Lived Experience – The Patient Perspective
Monthly | Next Session: October 20, 2026, 4 to 5:15 p.m. ET
Join the American Cancer Society and the Food Is Medicine Coalition for a six-session ECHO focused on integrating nutrition into cancer care. Designed for cancer center staff, oncologists, and multidisciplinary oncology care teams, this program equips participants with practical, evidence-based strategies to apply Food Is Medicine approaches in clinical settings. Through case-based learning and expert-led discussion, participants will explore the evidence base, address food access challenges, and implement approaches for screening, referral, and care delivery within real-world oncology and payment environments.
Complex Cancer Caregiving ECHO
Caregiving in the Era of Immunotherapies and Novel Target Agents
Monthly | Next Session: October 21, 2026, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
Join the American Cancer Society and the Center to Advance Palliative Care for a six-session ECHO focused on strengthening support for individuals caring for patients with advanced cancers and those receiving immunotherapies and novel targeted therapies. Designed for community oncology practices, cancer centers, and multidisciplinary oncology care teams, this program equips participants with practical, evidence-informed strategies to assess and manage caregiving needs in clinical practice. Through case-based learning and expert-led discussion, participants will explore the evolving landscape of modern cancer caregiving, including the multidimensional burden experienced by caregivers, and gain actionable guidance for designing, implementing, and sustaining caregiver support programs across oncology settings.
Treating Hematologic Malignancies in the Community and Advancing Equitable Care ECHO
MDS and AML: Barriers to transplant referral, including caregiver considerations and age-related biases in care
Monthly | Next Session: October 21, 2026, 4 to 5 p.m. ET
In joint collaboration, the American Cancer Society, Blood Cancer United, and NMDP are this six-session virtual learning series for community cancer program clinicians and multidisciplinary oncology care teams. Participants will connect with multidisciplinary experts to explore evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of hematologic malignancies. Through case-based learning and peer-to-peer discussion, participants will gain practical strategies to support high-quality, patient-centered care in community oncology settings.
American Cancer Society National Navigation Roundtable
Driving Impact: Implementing Standards to Elevate and Sustain Oncology Navigation
October 22, 2026, 12 to 1 p.m. ET
Join the ACS National Navigation Roundtable for a practical, solutions-focused session on implementing the Oncology Navigation Standards of Professional Practice through the ACS NNRT Driving Impact: Professional Standards in Navigation Infographic, designed to drive impact and sustainability in navigation programs.
American Cancer Society National Breast Cancer Roundtable
Lifestyle Medicine and Breast Cancer: Evidence, Lived Experience, and Action
October 28, 2026, 12 to 1 p.m. ET
Join the American Cancer Society National Breast Cancer Roundtable for a breast cancer-focused discussion on lifestyle medicine across risk reduction, treatment, and survivorship. This webinar will bring together clinical expertise and lived experience to explore the evidence, practical application, and ways clinicians, care teams, advocates, and community partners can support patients with clear, actionable, and non-stigmatizing guidance.
Featured Past Events
Beyond the Diagnosis: Leadership, Access, and the Human Side of Cancer Care
Watch the replay for a discussion with former American Cancer Society Chief Patient Officer Dr. Arif Kamal and American Medical Association President Dr. Bobby Mukkamala on how lived experience reshapes advocacy and the systems patients rely on.
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