The North Carolina Oncology Association (NCOA)

The North Carolina Oncology Association (NCOA) represents the common interests of oncologists and hematologists treating cancer in North Carolina. They provide educational programs, networking opportunities, and robust advocacy support to help practices stay ahead of the shifting healthcare landscape and meet the challenges that directly impact how they care for their patients.

Founded in 1993, the North Carolina Oncology Association (NCOA) is the largest oncology professional organization in the state. NCOA comprises a powerful community of oncologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary care providers involved in the treatment of patients with cancer.

Mission:
• Identify and improve oncology practice issues that adversely affect patient access to cancer care;
• Act as a patient advocate to assure that patients have access to the best available care;
• Support and encourage clinical research against cancer;
• Facilitate the development and use of new cancer management techniques in the community;
• Provide effective representation of the oncology field for its members and the public;
• Foster effective communication enhancing access to scientific, socioeconomic, research, and other relevant data; and
• Promote collegial relationships among oncologists in the state of North Carolina