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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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Decision-Making in Cancer Care: Communication (INFOGRAPHIC)

The second principle of the Imperatives for Quality Cancer Care states, “Quality cancer care should be available in a health…
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WCOE: Pace of FDA Drug Approvals, Redesigning Insurance Exchanges, Shared Decision Making, and Thoughts on Data Collection

https://twitter.com/ResearchAmerica/status/570688447880556544 https://twitter.com/sfuldnasso/status/570389151532646401 https:/…
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Honoring Phyllis Torda, a Fierce Advocate for Patient-Centered Health Care

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), notes with sadness the passing of Phyllis Torda, a fierce advocate for patient-centered…
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Guest Post: Palliative Care in Oncology—We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby …But Let’s Not Rest on Our Laurels

“The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” -William Osler Since the…
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Guest Post by Dr. Don Dizon: When Even the Best Advice Isn’t Good Enough

Every so often I see a patient who views cancer as a constant threat to be handled — it becomes so significant that it is as…
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WCOE: Elaine Schattner Reflects on David Carr and Survivorship, Oncology Payment Reform, Patient Perspectives

https://twitter.com/ElaineSchattner/status/568500710503006209 https://twitter.com/ASCO/status/568239877340463104 https://twitt…
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Guest Post from The Cancer Support Community: Progress Made in Addressing the Psychosocial Needs of People Diagnosed with Cancer

This guest post is part of the 2015 Cancer Policy Matters "The Imperatives for Quality Cancer Care: 20 Years Later" blog series. Although…
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Treating the Whole Person: Understanding and Gaining Access to Palliative Care

As part of our 20 Years Later blog series, NCCS CEO Shelley Fuld Nasso discusses the difference between palliative and end-of-life…
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WCOE: New CMS Oncology Care Model Offers Hope, End of Life Planning, and ACA Questions Answered

https://twitter.com/sfuldnasso/status/566244792531972096 https://twitter.com/CancerAdvocacy/status/565963352724484096 https://…
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The New Medicare Oncology Care Model Will Improve Quality of Care for Cancer Patients

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) applauds the release by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)…

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