Feb 11, 2025
Bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) have the potential to transform cancer treatment and are being actively integrated into community oncology practices. To support oncology practices as they introduce BsAbs into their treatment protocols, the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) has developed a comprehensive blueprint for this process. This resource highlights key strategies, best practices, and considerations for successful implementation. It gives guidance on capacity building, care coordination, and adverse event management, reflecting ACCC’s commitment to providing education and expanding access to this innovative treatment for patients with cancer. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Donald Moore, PharmD, clinical oncology pharmacy manager at Atrium Health Levine Cancer, about the role of bispecific antibodies in oncology care and unique challenges associated with interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr Moore also discusses how the new Blueprint is designed to empower cancer practices to optimize the rollout of these innovative therapies.
“I think that the blueprint really nicely describes and delineates some high-level roles and responsibilities of a community academic partnership and how both sites can collaborate to deliver care to their patients” – Donald Moore
“Ultimately, my hope is that the blueprint, along with some of the additional resources provided with it, will be helpful in bringing these new therapies closer to home for all of our patients... improving the access to care for this emerging drug class.” – Donald Moore
Donald Moore, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, DPLA, FCCP
Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Manager
Division of Pharmacy
Atrium Health Levine Cancer
Charlotte, NC
Resources:
ACCC Best Practices for Expanding Access to BsAbs - https://www.accc-cancer.org/home/learn/precision-medicine/treatment/bispecific-antibodies/best-practices-bispecific-antibodies
ACCC Operational Insights in Delivery of BsAbs - https://www.accc-cancer.org/home/learn/precision-medicine/treatment/bispecific-antibodies/bispecific-antibodies-in-solid-tumors
ASCO Use of BsAbs in Community Practices - https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2024.42.16_suppl.e13575
AJMC Obstacles to Optimal Transition Between Academic and Community Centers - https://www.ajmc.com/view/obstacles-to-optimal-transitions-of-care-between-academic-and-community-settings-when-utilizing-bispecific-antibodies
ASH Multidisciplinary Provider Insights for Promotion of BsAbs in the Community - https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/138/Supplement%201/4033/481457/Multidisciplinary-Provider-Insights-to-Promote