Cancer Marketing & Communications Association

10/15/2026

🎤 Last call for speaker submissions for the 2027 NACCDO/CMCA Annual Conference! Do you have insights, strategies, key learnings, or innovative ideas to share with fellow cancer marketing and communications professionals? We want to hear from you.

📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
📅 April 11-14, 2027

Submit your interest by October 15:

The NACCDO-CMCA conference, April 11-14, 2027 in Indianapolis, brings together cancer development, marketing, communications and public relations professionals. The annual NACCDO-CMCA Conference—a collaboration between the National Association of Cancer Center Development Offices (NACCDO) and Canc...

10/02/2026

Learn how Huntsman Cancer Institute reframed the conversation about cancer research with Speak Up for Cancer Research, a campaign that invited patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers and advocates to share their own stories about the importance of cancer research. Rather than relying on polished messaging or paid influencers, the campaign centered the voices of people whose lived experiences carried the greatest credibility.

https://cmcaconnect.org/building-trust-through-community-voices-how-huntsman-cancer-institute-reframed-the-conversation-about-cancer-research/

09/10/2026

For Roswell Park, rethinking the format of their community outreach report created an opportunity to bring stories of prevention, screening, education and community outreach closer to the people those efforts are intended to serve. https://cmcaconnect.org/replacing-a-report-with-a-resource-how-roswell-park-rethought-community-outreach-communications/

09/07/2026

Having a presence at the Indiana State Fair was a valuable opportunity for community outreach and engagement for the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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 Outrea...

09/03/2026

Learn how Moffitt Cancer Center turned a single podcast conversation into a content ecosystem that expanded reach, engagement and impact.
https://cmcaconnect.org/beyond-the-podcast-how-moffitt-cancer-center-built-a-content-ecosystem-around-one-conversation/

08/29/2026

Getting important cancer research into the news takes more than a compelling discovery. It takes close collaboration between researchers and communications professionals, with a shared understanding of how the media process works. https://cmcaconnect.org/10-things-we-wish-every-cancer-researcher-knew-about-working-with-the-communications-team/

Getting important cancer research into the news takes more than a compelling discovery. It takes close collaboration between researchers and communications professionals, with a shared understanding of how the media process works.

08/22/2026

Need help planning for the year ahead? Use this sample FY27 timeline to plan your annual cancer center marketing calendar.

Use this sample FY27 timeline to plan your annual cancer center marketing calendar. See cancer observance months and scientific meetings for the year.

08/19/2026

In this guest blog post from a senior science writer at St. Jude, learn practical tips for bridging the divide between scientists and communicators. https://cmcaconnect.org/bridging-the-divide-between-scientists-and-communicators/

Guest blog by Kasey Belanger-Mayer, PhD, senior scientific writer at St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center.

08/14/2026

Do you need to make your podcast more engaging? Two cancer marketing and communications pros share tips for creating a high-quality podcast, including the importance of pre-interviews and more.

Two cancer marketing and communications pros share tips for creating a high-quality podcast, including the importance of pre-interviews and more.

08/05/2026

Great conversations, thoughtful collaboration and lots of excitement for what's ahead!

It was wonderful spending time in Indianapolis with our fellow NACCDO colleagues as we continue planning the 2027 NACCDO-CMCA Conference. From building a dynamic conference curriculum to brainstorming inspiring plenary speakers, it's energizing to work alongside such talented professionals who are passionate about advancing cancer communications initiatives.

Looking forward to seeing these ideas come to life—and to welcoming everyone to Indianapolis in 2027!