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Coronavirus and Cancer Resources for Survivors

Cancer survivors have expressed concerns and questions about COVID-19, the coronavirus, and how they may be at higher risk due to their cancer history. Here are some resources about COVID-19 generally, and its impact for cancer survivors specifically. NCCS is seeking answers from public health experts on the coronavirus and its impact on cancer patients and survivors. Please leave a comment [...]
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FDA approves new suppliers for hard-to-find cancer drugs

New supplies of two currently hard-to-find cancer drugs are on the way, according to the FDA. As Dow Jones Newswires reports, the…
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Sebelius says leukemia-drug shortage will be resolved within two weeks

Federal health officials said there will be enough supply of a children’s leukemia drug released in the next couple of weeks to alleviate…
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Most women with cancer want a role in making decisions

About two-thirds of women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer want to take part in making decisions about their treatment, according…
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Supply of a cancer drug may run out within weeks

A crucial medicine to treat childhood leukemia is in such short supply that hospitals across the country may exhaust their stores within…
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Fifth Lilly Oncology on Canvas Art Competition invites all touched by cancer to share their cancer journeys

Competition Expands to Canada Get your canvases, paintbrushes and cameras ready — the subject is cancer and you are the storyteller.…
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Health reform law saves $2.1 billion for 3.6 million Americans with Medicare

Nearly 3.6 million people with Medicare saved $2.1 billion on their prescription drugs in 2011 thanks to the Affordable Care Act according…
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Cancer Leadership Council recommendations on Essential Health Benefits Bulletin

The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Re: Essential…
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Essential Health Benefits Bulletin, issued by Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Essential…

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Link to: Survivorship Champions

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Survivorship Champions is a program for all clinicians and researchers, both oncology and primary care, who are interested in improving survivorship care and primary care’s role in caring for cancer survivors.

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Link to: Cancer Policy and Advocacy Team (CPAT)

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The NCCS Cancer Policy & Advocacy Team (CPAT) is a program for survivors and caregivers to learn about pressing policy issues that affect quality cancer care in order to be engaged as advocates in public policy around the needs of cancer survivors.

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