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NCCS - National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
  • About

        • About Us

        • NCCS is the oldest cancer survivor-led non-profit organization in America. We advocate for quality cancer care for all touched by cancer.

        • About NCCS

        • Our Mission
        • What is Advocacy?Learn about the different types of cancer advocacy, from personal advocacy to public interest advocacy.
        • Our HistoryRead how NCCS’s leaders coined the term “cancer survivor,” and established the nation’s first survivor-led non-profit organization.
        • Our Team
        • Financial Information
        • Employment
        • Contact Us

        • Support Our Mission

        • Make A GiftSupport our mission of quality cancer care for all with a gift to NCCS.
        • The 1986 ClubMake a monthly commitment to support NCCS, empower cancer survivors, and advance public policy.
        • Ways to GiveLearn about other ways you can contribute to NCCS such as planned giving, employer matches, shopping online, and more.
        • Partnerships
  • News
    • NCCS News
    • Advocate SpotlightEach month, NCCS highlights a cancer survivorship advocate, sharing their story and the work they do in their communities.
    • Policy CommentsRead NCCS’s comments to Congress, HHS, and other federal policymakers in Washington, DC on proposed rules and legislation.
    • Issue StatementsRead NCCS statements on pressing issues and developments in Washington affecting cancer survivors and their families.
  • Policy

        • Policy

        • Public policy is government action, in the form of legislation, regulation, funding, and other actions. Public policy affects people with cancer and the cancer care system in many ways.

        • Our Policy Priorities

        • Quality Cancer CareQuality cancer care is essential for patients. Learn how NCCS and others define quality.
        • Access to CareNCCS believes cancer care and clinical trials should be affordable and accessible to everyone.
        • Health EquityThe cancer experience is not the same for everyone. NCCS works on policy efforts to reduce disparities in outcomes.

        • Current Issues

        • Protecting Access to Medicaid for Cancer Survivors
        • Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act (CCSA)The CCSA is a large comprehensive bill introduced in Congress that aims to improve quality of care in all stages of a diagnosis.
        • Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act (CCPCA)CCPCA is a bill that would provide a billable Medicare service code for cancer care planning.
        • DIEP Flap AccessNCCS advocates for protection of access to DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction Surgery for all breast cancer survivors.
        • Policy CommentsRead NCCS’s comments to Congress, HHS, and other federal policymakers in Washington, DC on proposed rules and legislation.
        • Issue StatementsRead NCCS statements on pressing issues and developments in Washington affecting cancer survivors and their families.
        • Quality Measurement Research
  • Get Involved

        • Get Involved

        • Whether you’re new to cancer advocacy or already have experience as an advocate, there are numerous ways you can get involved with NCCS.

        • Join NCCS

        • Cancer Policy and Advocacy Team (CPAT)CPAT is a program for survivors and caregivers to learn about pressing issues that affect quality cancer care, in order to be engaged as advocates in public policy.
        • Elevating SurvivorshipAn advocate-led initiative — NCCS mentors Elevate Ambassadors to fill vital gaps in survivorship care in their community.
        • Survivorship ChampionsAn NCCS program for clinicians and researchers who are interested in improving care for cancer survivors.
        • Advocacy OpportunitiesThis page provides a list of upcoming events, webinars, conferences, and advocacy campaigns from NCCS and other leading cancer organizations.

        • Connect with Us

        • Subscribe to NCCS Updates
        • Follow NCCS on Social Media
        • Survivor Stories
        • Cancerversary

        • Support NCCS

        • Make A Gift
        • Ways to Give
        • The 1986 Club
  • Survivorship Survey

        • State of Cancer Survivorship

        • NCCS conducts an annual State of Survivorship Survey, in partnership with Edge Research, to explore the cancer patient and survivor journey. This study captures a range of perspectives to better understand how NCCS can support its mission to advocate for quality cancer care for all.

        • Reports by Year

        • 2024 Survey Report
        • 2023 Survey ReportThe 2023 Survey explored the caregiver experience for the first time, and features new data on the effect of cancer treatment on employment.
        • 2022 Survey ReportThe 2022 Survey found significant disparities in cancer care that impact people of color, young adults, women, and those with metastatic cancer, at higher rates.
        • 2021 Survey ReportThe 2021 Survey demonstrated that when patients receive quality care, have excellent support, and have financial resources, they are more likely to have positive outcomes.
        • 2020 Survey ReportIn the 2020 Survey, survivors reported that their care team is not helpful at addressing some common side effects of their cancer such as fatigue, anxiety, and depression.
  • Survivorship Checklist

        • Cancer Survivorship Checklist

        • The Cancer Survivorship Checklist is designed to be a simple, straightforward tool patients and caregivers can use as a guide for information critical to their care wherever they are on the cancer care continuum.

        • Start Your Cancer Survivorship Checklist
        • Survivorship Checklist Guide for Clinicians

        • Resources for Cancer Survivors

        • Survivorship ResourcesA collection of resources that provide information about navigating the cancer journey.
        • Cancer RehabilitationA supportive health care service that helps improve a person’s functioning during and after cancer treatment.
        • Integrative OncologyA field that combines traditional cancer treatments with therapies that support a person’s natural healing ability.
        • Palliative CareSpecialized medical care for people living with a serious illness that provides relief from the symptoms and stress to improve their quality of life.
        • Cognitive HealingA resource to support cognitive functioning after cancer treatment. Includes cognitive training strategies and tools for both adults and children.
  • Resources

        • Resources

        • NCCS provides a wide variety of resources for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals.

        • Resources for Survivors and Caregivers

        • Health Insurance & Open Enrollment
        • Cancer Survival ToolboxA free, award-winning audio program created by leading cancer organizations to help people better meet & understand the challenges of their illness.
        • Ina® The Intelligent Nutrition Assistant
        • Telehealth
        • Care Planning for Cancer Survivors
        • Remaining Hopeful
        • Self Advocacy
        • Talking With Your Doctor
        • Taking Charge of Your Care
        • Order Our Resources

        • Resources for Health Care Professionals

        • Tools For Care Providers
        • Telehealth Project
        • Survivorship Champions Webinars
        • Survivorship Checklist Guide for Clinicians
  • Events
    • Igniting Hope Awards Reception
    • Ellen L. Stovall Award
      • 2025 Winners
      • Reception & Sponsorship
      • Awardees
      • Nominations
      • Committees
    • Cancer Policy Roundtable (CPR)
      • Fall 2024 CPR
      • Spring 2024 CPR
      • Fall 2023 CPR
      • Spring 2023 CPR
    • 2024 Survivorship Survey
    • 2023 Survivorship Survey
    • Webinars
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Harmar Brereton, MD

Founder
Northeast Regional Cancer Institute

 

“Perhaps one of the most impactful collaborations in Dr. Brereton’s extraordinary career remains his early work and long friendship with Ellen Stovall. Through him, and in turn through the thousands of lives he has touched, Ellen’s work continues, and her mission lives on.”

—Karen M. Saunders
President, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute