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.
August
Promoting Long-Term Health: Lifestyle Medicine and Risk Reduction
Monthly | Next Session: August 6, 2026, 10 to 11 a.m. ET
Join the American Cancer Society and The Cancer Survivorship & Supportive Care Professionals Network for an ECHO program with the goal 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. Participation is free, and the program offers CME and nursing Continuing Education Units.
Rural Learning Community Sessions
Culture in Conversation: Trusted Voices Improving HPV Vaccination
Monthly | Next Session: August 12, 2026, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
ACS 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. Join us to gain actionable insights, build meaningful connections, and bring proven strategies back to your clinics and communities.
Animal-Assisted Therapy in Cancer ECHO – Cohort 2
Legacy Building and End-of-life Care Through Animal-Assisted Therapy
Monthly | Next Session: August 13, 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.
ACS National Prostate Cancer Roundtable
Genomic Biomarker Testing in Advanced Prostate Cancer: A Primer for Clinicians
August 13, 2026, 3 to 4 p.m. ET
This webinar will discuss recent developments and clinical evidence that have brought genomic biomarker testing to bear in advanced prostate cancer and the implementation of these tests in this setting. This session will also review the different genomic and biomarker tests available for advanced prostate cancer, what they test for, and how to help patients decide whether to pursue these tests.
Generalism vs. Specialism and the Foundations of Whole Person Care
Monthly | First Session: August 14, 2026, 12 to 1 p.m. ET
Join ACS for a six-session Whole Person Care 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.
Hormone Therapy During the Menopause Transition and Cancer Risk
Monthly | Next Session: August 17, 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.
Food is Medicine in Cancer Care ECHO
Nutrition During Cancer – Where FIM Fits
Monthly | Next Session: August 18, 2026, 4 to 5 p.m. ET
Join the American Cancer Society and the Food Is Medicine Coalition for a six-session Food Is Medicine 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
The Modern Landscape of Cancer Caregiving
Monthly | First Session: August 19, 2026, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
Join ACS and the Center to Advance Palliative Care for a six-session Complex Cancer Caregiving 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
Kickoff and Multiple Myeloma
Monthly | First Session: August 19, 2026, 4 to 5 p.m. ET
In joint collaboration, ACS, Blood Cancer United, and NMDP are hosting the Treating Hematologic Malignancies in the Community and Advancing Equitable Care ECHO. This six-session virtual learning series is designed 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.
Promising Practices Series
Provider Education for On-Time HPV Vaccination
Monthly | Next Session: August 20, 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.
Featured Past Events
Beyond the Diagnosis: Leadership, Access, and the Human Side of Cancer Care
Watch the replay for a discussion with 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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