TERMS OF USE

Important notice:

The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), National Community Oncology Dispensing Association, Inc. (NCODA), and Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) have collaborated in gathering information for and developing this patient guide. This guide represents a brief summary of the medication derived from information provided by the drug manufacturer and other resources. This guide does not cover all existing information related to the possible uses, directions, doses, precautions, warnings, interactions, adverse effects, or risks associated with this medication and should not substitute for the advice of a qualified healthcare professional. Provision of this guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of this medication by ACCC, HOPA, NCODA, or ONS, who assume no liability for and cannot ensure the accuracy of the information presented. The collaborators are not making any representations with respect to the medications whatsoever, and any and all decisions, with respect to such medications, are at the sole risk of the individual consuming the medication. All decisions related to taking this medication should be made with the guidance and under the direction of a qualified healthcare professional.

Permission:

Oral Chemotherapy Education Sheets (OCS) are provided as a free educational resource for patients with cancer in need of concise, easy-to-understand information about oral cancer drugs. Healthcare providers are permitted to copy and distribute the sheets to patients as well as direct patients to the OCS website for information. Please email permission requests and licensing inquiries to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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About OCE

Helping To Bridge The Gap

Oral Chemotherapy Education (OCE) was conceived by NCODA as a resource to provide information about oral chemotherapy drugs and their side effects to both cancer patients and caregivers. We know having cancer or caring for someone with it can be overwhelming, but finding reliable information about the medicines should not. We aim to help caregivers by providing them a tool to pass on to their patients with cancer that will answer drug related questions and help empower patients to become a more active participant in their cancer treatment.

The care of cancer patients in the United States is evolving at an increasingly rapid pace. From 2015 through the first four months of 2016, the FDA has had over 40 new drug approvals and safety notifications¹. With all of these new treatment advancements, it is becoming increasingly difficult for healthcare professionals to obtain the optimal teaching materials to educate their patients. Confounding the issue, many of these new agents are oral medications, shifting the site of care from the oncology practice to the patients’ homes. In addition, the burden of patient education often rests solely with the cancer care team. Oral Chemotherapy Education is a concise, patient-friendly resource for both healthcare professionals and patients alike.

To develop uniform and effective teaching tools, the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association, Inc. (NCODA) created the first-ever collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), and the Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) to produce co-branded Oral Chemotherapy Education.

Through OCE, these partners and many participating sponsors endeavor to maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date library of OCE Sheets for all commercially available oral cancer drugs. The OCE sheets are available on this website free-of-charge as a resource for patients with cancer and their caregivers.

OCE sheets are written with the needs of cancer patients in mind. We have strived to use appropriate language and to present pertinent content in an easy-to-understand format to improve patients’ understanding of how to take medications correctly. A medication schedule and an outline of potential side effects, as well as information about how to manage those side effects, are key components of the OCE Sheets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and how often is the Oral Chemotherapy Education updated?

The NCODA OCE Maintenance Team reviews the education regarding clinical changes and updates on a routine basis with varying frequencies of review based on the nature of the material. The education is reviewed quarterly for updates by clinical pharmacists across the country, however we also strive to stay up-to-date on major and immediate changes, so that we are able to ensure that the education is as current as possible.

Can I print out the Oral Chemotherapy Education documents?

The OCE documents are available for print and download. While in their electronic format, the documents are also editable in the designated form sections for customization such as for additional counseling notes and/or specific contact information for patient communication

OCE Partners

Working Together For You

NCODA's guiding values of being patient-centered and collaborative are at the heart of every one of our initiatives. We are leading in expertise, quality standards, and the sharing of best practices with all medically-integrated pharmacy teams and stakeholders involved in the care of cancer patients.

The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional association of more than 39,000 members committed to promoting excellence in oncology nursing and the transformation of cancer care.

The Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) supports pharmacy practitioners and seeks to promote and advance hematology/oncology pharmacy to optimize the care of individuals affected by cancer.

Association of Community Cancer Centers

The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) promotes the entire continuum of quality cancer care for our patients and our communities. Since 1974, ACCC has been helping oncology professionals adapt to the complex changes of delivering quality cancer care.