By Barb Rybacki, contributing writer, Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center While the fun in the sun in Miami may be behind us, the important work at cancer centers across the country continues. If this was your first CMCA conference, you might be wondering: How can I stay involved with CMCA throughout the year? How can…
Nearly 700 attendees, speakers, sponsors and host representatives were in sunny Miami May 19-22 for the 34th annual NACCDO-CMCA conference, hosted by the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. With nine concurrent tracks, the conference offered robust content and the latest trends and tips in cancer center marketing, communications, digital strategy, physician relations and fundraising. The second year…
We’re excited to invite you to renew your CMCA membership for the upcoming year. The Cancer Marketing and Communications Association—formerly known as PAMN—is a vibrant, collaborative community of communications and marketing leaders at NCI-designated cancer centers and member centers of the Association of American Cancer Institutes. CMCA represents, supports and connects multi-disciplinary professionals, providing its…
https://ncipamn.org/wp-content/uploads/CMCA-Logo-Reveal-2.mp4 Following an iterative and thoughtful three-year strategic planning process, the Public Affairs and Marketing Network has adopted a new name: the Cancer Marketing and Communications Association, or CMCA. The change, announced May 20 at the 2025 NACCDO-PAMN Annual Conference, more accurately reflects the organization’s membership, services and future growth opportunities. “This change aligns more…
Peter F. Garrett, director of the Center for External Affairs at the National Cancer Institute, recently announced he is stepping down from his position. His last day at the NCI will be May 9. Subsequently, the NCI informed communications staffers that their positions were eliminated. As director, Garrett oversaw the work of the Office of…
By Michael Schug, Communications Director, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center Corn on the cob. Lemon shake-ups. Milkshakes. Prized animals. Summer traditions. The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and its Office of Community Outreach and Engagement were amid the “15 Greatest Days of Summer” – food, fun and…
Dear Colleagues and Friends, I am absolutely delighted to see you at this year’s annual meeting in Miami! The continued growth of our conference never ceases to amaze me, and this year is no exception. We are proud to share that we have exceeded our sponsorship goals, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Sylvester…
Loriana Hernandez-Aldama has won Emmy awards as a network news anchor and medical reporter. She’s also a two-time cancer survivor who turned her story into a memoir. In a commentary for the Association of American Cancer Institutes, Hernandez-Aldama shares her own experience to highlight the importance of funding cancer research. “Disruptions to cancer research—whether due…
By Rochelle Broder-Singer, Contributing writer, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center For tourists, Miami truly lives up to its nickname, “The Magic City.” If you join us in May for the 2025 NACCDO-PAMN annual conference in Miami, you’ll find sandy beaches and beautiful, warm Atlantic Ocean water. And you’ll enjoy delicious food at some of the world’s…
By Madison Skipper, Lead Social Media Coordinator, Moffitt Cancer Center Cancer awareness months present a unique opportunity to educate the public, promote early detection and amplify the mission of your cancer center. These observances can serve as a roadmap for your content calendar. Popular cancer-related topics often align with awareness months, allowing you to anticipate trending…