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Is Colonoscopy Here to Stay? Evaluation of Average Risk Colorectal Cancer Screening Updates & Review of NordICC

March 24, 2023

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in the United States (US) and second leading cause of cancer death in the US and worldwide.1

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Overcoming Challenges to Provide BiTE and CAR T Cell Therapy at a Community Cancer Center

December 31, 2022

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Education

Reaching the Melting Point: My Time Transitioning from a Solid to a Liquid Tumor Pharmacist

December 30, 2022

Reflection on Personal Impact and Growth

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Advocacy

The Value of Oncology Pharmacists Op-Ed

August 01, 2022

With Drug Shortages and Errors on the Rise, Oncology Pharmacists are Vital to Navigate Treatment in the Era of a Pandemic

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Advocacy

The Role of the Pharmacist after Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Ruling

July 06, 2022

The Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) is committed to optimizing cancer care for all individuals. The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade, imposes a significant barrier to the oncology community’s ability to ens

Heidi D. Finnes, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA became President of the Hematology/ Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) on April 1, 2022 at the association’s annual conference in Boston, Massachusetts.
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HOPA President Brings Expertise and Unique Perspective to Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Practice

April 01, 2022

Heidi D. Finnes, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA became President of the Hematology/ Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) on April 1, 2022 at the association’s annual conference in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Leading Oncology Healthcare Providers Release Online IV Cancer Treatment Education Sheets

September 03, 2021

With Drug Shortages and Errors on the Rise, Oncology Pharmacists are Vital to Navigate Treatment in the Era of a Pandemic

Advocacy

HOPA Calls for Appointment of Pharmacy Professionals to Federal COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force

February 17, 2021

HOPA has joined with 13 other pharmacy organizations to call on the White House to ensure pharmacy professionals are represented in the administration’s newly appointed COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force.

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Advocacy

5 Guiding Principles of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Administration

December 10, 2020

HOPA joins the scientific community and public with enthusiasm on the recent historic Emergency Use Authorization approvals for the Pfizer-BioNTech ​and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine​s

Education

HOPA's Core Competency Program is Getting a New Look in 2023!

June 17, 2020

In the meantime, read about the program and how it prepares pharmacists and others for oncology practice.

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Tracelyn Freeman Recipient of HOPA’s Top 10 Trainee Research Award

April 01, 2020

Tracelyn Freeman, PharmD, PGY2, was presented with HOPA’s Top 10 Trainee Research Award on April 25th for her research poster Hypomethylating Agents with or without Venetoclax in Adult Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Tracelyn is a Hematology/Oncol

Education

Journal of Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Named Official Publication of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association

March 16, 2020

The Lynx Group, a global strategic alliance of medical communications and education companies, is pleased to announce that its Journal of Hematology Oncology Pharmacy™ (JHOP) has been named the official publication of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Asso