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Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to Receive Public Service Leadership Award from National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kara Kenan | kkenan@canceradvocacy.org | 910-465-6286 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is proud to announce that former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will be honored with the Public Service Leadership Award at the Igniting Hope Awards Reception, to be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at The […]

NCCS Joins 35+ National Organizations in Opposing Harmful Medicaid Cuts

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The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) proudly joined more than 35 national patient advocacy organizations in signing a joint letter urging Congress to reject devastating cuts to Medicaid proposed in the FY25 budget reconciliation package. The letter, coordinated by the Partnership to Protect Coverage (PPC), highlights how these cuts would jeopardize access to life-saving […]

NCCS Urges Support for CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health

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The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), alongside numerous national health organizations, has signed a statement urging Congress to reject the proposed elimination of the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). Tobacco use remains a leading preventable cause of cancer and other chronic diseases, disproportionately impacting underserved communities. Eliminating OSH would dismantle critical programs […]

NCCS Joins 500+ Organizations to Protect HHS Budget Cuts

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The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) joined over 500 patient advocacy organizations in signing a statement opposing the proposed FY 2026 budget cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The letter, addressed to congressional leaders, warns that reducing HHS discretionary spending by one-third would devastate critical health programs and research infrastructure. […]

Protecting CDC Cancer Programs from FY2026 Budget Cuts

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The Cancer Leadership Council (CLC), a coalition of national advocacy organizations including the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), has issued a powerful statement opposing the proposed elimination of the CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. This alarming recommendation, detailed in the FY 2026 passback budget document, threatens critical programs like cancer registries, colorectal […]

NCCS Warns HHS Reorganization Could Harm Cancer Patients and Slow Research

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On April 8, 2025, NCCS and other member organizations of The Cancer Leadership Council issued a response to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) recent reorganization and reductions in force, highlighting the cancer community’s worries about potential adverse impacts on cancer research, care, and patient outcomes. The statement expresses concern over recent actions […]

NCCS Endorses Bipartisan ROCR Act to Reform Medicare Payments for Radiation Therapy

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In a united appeal, NCCS joined more than 100 organizations in endorsing the Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Act of 2025 to reform Medicare’s payment system for radiation therapy. This bipartisan bill aims to improve patient access, reduce disparities for rural communities, and enhance cancer treatment quality while saving Medicare $200 million over 10 years. […]

NCCS Welcomes Lisa Montez and Stephen Whisnant to Board of Directors

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The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Montez and Stephen Whisnant to its Board of Directors. Both are cancer survivors who bring exceptional experience in philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of others. Lisa Montez Lisa Montez serves as Senior Counsel of […]

Two Diagnoses, One Mission: Tracy and Tim Steffek on Advocating for Survivors

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Meet Tracy and Tim Steffek. After Tracy was diagnosed with breast cancer at 36—just four months postpartum—and then again with tongue cancer one year later, the couple turned their experience into action. Now, they advocate for parents with cancer, push for whole-person care, and fight to make survivorship support a standard, not a privilege.

NCCS Announces New Elevate Ambassadors Selected to Improve Survivorship In Their Communities

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The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is proud to announce the participants of the 2025 Elevating Survivorship program. After a competitive application process, NCCS selected 11 individuals from across the United States to serve as Elevate Ambassadors. The Elevate Ambassadors will receive mentorship, support, networking opportunities, and training to develop and execute a plan-of-action for […]

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