Cancer Programs

The ACS Cancer Research Program maintains administrative and scientific committees to further the fight against cancer.

AJCC publications are recognized as the authoritative guides for cancer staging information and used by of thousands of medical professionals.

The Cancer Surgery Standards Program (CSSP) sets evidence-based standards for oncologic surgery and helps surgeons meet those standards.

Learn about national QI initiatives and resources to support local QI projects.

The Commission on Cancer is dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer.

The NAPRC model emphasizes program structure, patient care processes, performance improvement, and performance measures.

The NAPBC helps deliver high-quality care for breast disease by setting standards, providing quality measures, and more.

The National Cancer Database is a clinical oncology database sourced from hospital registry data collected in over 1,500 CoC-accredited facilities.

NAPRC accreditation is linked to better rectal cancer care quality, lower positive margins, and increased patient volume at accredited centers.

ACS introduces rural cancer accreditation to address disparities in access, outcomes, and specialist resources across rural communities.

This CoC award recognizes outstanding performance by Cancer Liaison Physicians (CLPs) in their role as quality leaders of their cancer programs.