​Cross-enterprise effort to tackle blood cancer challenges.

On Aug. 20, the National Roundtables & Coalitions business unit of the Patient Support Pillar hosted the ACS Hematologic Cancer Collaborative Summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together expert clinicians, researchers, advocacy and industry partners to further our efforts to address pressing issues in the hematologic cancer space. 

This was the third of four meetings for this group, who convened virtually in June and July and who will meet again virtually in October. 

At the in-person Summit, 26 participants engaged in meaningful discussion, building on insights shared prior through virtual meetings and participant surveys.

Participants spent the day ideating and prioritizing feasible strategies to tackle challenges facing the blood cancer community, with discussions focused on three priority areas: addressing equitable access, managing complexities, and enhancing the blood cancers care experience.

The energy throughout the day was upbeat and aspirational, and participants were passionately engaged and appreciative for the opportunity to collaborate.