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.
September
Rural Learning Community Sessions
From Start to Finish: HPV Series Completion
Monthly | Next Session: September 9, 2026, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
ACS and the ACS National HPV Vaccination Roundtable are partnering with rural health care providers to expand knowledge and improve access to preventive care, including on-time HPV vaccination and other cancer screenings.
Animal-Assisted Therapy in Cancer ECHO – Cohort 2
Advocating for Access: Practical Strategies to Expand Animal-Assisted Therapy
Monthly | Next Session: September 10, 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.
Long-Term Survivorship ECHO
Psychosocial, Emotional, and Behavioral Health in Survivorship
Monthly | Next Session: September 11, 2026, 2 to 3 p.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 health care 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.
American Cancer Society National Navigation Roundtable
Driving Impact: Professional Standards in Oncology Navigation Webinar
Part 1 of 2 Series | September 15, 2026, 12 to 1 p.m. ET
The Driving Impact: Professional Standards in Oncology Navigation Infographic was developed by the American Cancer Society National Navigation Roundtable as a resource for patient navigation programs. These standards give clinical oncology nurse navigators, social work navigators, and patient navigators clear, evidence-based guidance to support consistent, high-quality care across all settings. Join us to learn how this infographic was developed and how it can be used.
Complex Cancer Caregiving ECHO
Advanced Cancer and High‑Intensity Caregiving Needs
Monthly | Next Session: September 15, 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.
Localized Prostate Cancer Treatment ECHO
Initial Diagnosis
Monthly | Next Session: September 15, 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
Food Is Medicine in Practice: From Screening to Delivery
Monthly | Next Session: September 15, 2026, 4 to 5:15 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.
Approaches to Whole Person Assessment and Care Planning
Monthly | Next Session: September 18, 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.
Menopause Symptom Management in Women at Increased Risk for Cancer
Monthly | Next Session: September 21, 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.
Treating Hematologic Malignancies in the Community and Advancing Equitable Care ECHO
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Monthly | Next Session: September 21, 2026, 10 to 11 a.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 Prostate Cancer Roundtable
Introducing the ACS NPCRT Risk Assessment and Screening Toolkit for Primary Care Clinicians
September 24, 2026, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce viewers to this new resource from the American Cancer Society National Prostate Cancer Roundtable, describe its development, review its contents, and provide insights into how users can make the best use of the materials provided.
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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