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573 SEARCH RESULTS FOR: Cancer Policy Blog

Remembering Survivorship Leader Elizabeth “Betsy” Clark, PhD

May 26, 2020/in Cancer News, Cancer Policy Blog, NCCS News NCCS News /by actualize

We at NCCS are devastated to report the passing of Dr. Elizabeth “Betsy” Clark on Saturday, May 23, 2020.Betsy was a true champion for cancer survivors. Her leadership, service, and contributions to NCCS and the field of cancer survivorship were vast. She was formerly Executive Vice President of NCCS, and the COO for THE MARCH…Coming […]

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Health Care Roundup: Insights on Telehealth, Decline in Medical Visits, Standards of Care, and More

May 22, 2020/in Cancer News, Cancer Policy Blog Clinical Guidelines, COVID-19, Quality Cancer Care, Survivorship Care NCCS News /by actualize

We aim to make the Health Care Roundup a concise, one-stop summary of what you need to know as we continue working together to make cancer care better for everyone. Your feedback is always welcome to make our content more useful to you. Please send comments to feedback@canceradvocacy.org. Subscribe to our email list and receive […]

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2020 NCCS Elevate Ambassadors Selected to Improve Survivorship Care in Local Communities

May 22, 2020/in Cancer News, Cancer Policy Blog, NCCS News Clinical Guidelines, Quality Cancer Care, Survivorship Care NCCS News /by actualize

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is proud to announce 14 patient leaders selected to serve as Ambassadors for the 2020 Elevating Survivorship program. Elevate Ambassadors will receive support, mentorship, networking opportunities, and virtual training from NCCS to develop and execute a plan of action to improve survivorship care in their community — whether […]

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NCCS Project Aims to Gain Cancer Survivors’ Insights on Telehealth

May 22, 2020/in Cancer News, Cancer Policy Blog, NCCS News Clinical Guidelines, Doctor-Patient Communication, Quality Cancer Care NCCS News /by actualize

This month, the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) launched a project to identify and share cancer patients’ and survivors’ perspectives on telehealth in cancer care. Regulatory, societal and practice changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have led to an increased use of telehealth, including in various aspects of cancer care. In this rapidly changing […]

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Radiation Oncology Care During COVID-19: How Are Cancer Patients Getting Life-Saving Radiation Treatment?

May 11, 2020/in Cancer News, Cancer Policy Blog, NCCS News COVID-19, Quality Cancer Care, Shared Decision-Making NCCS News /by actualize

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) has been collecting questions from covid-19 patients and survivors on the coronavirus crisis and is addressing these questions through a series of webinars and podcasts. Leading experts from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Ronald D. Ennis, MD and Louis Potters, MD joined NCCS CEO Shelley Fuld […]

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Health Care Roundup: Cancer Care on the Front Lines of COVID-19; Study: Cancer Patients at Higher COVID-19 Risk; COVID-19 Cancer Disparities; More

May 1, 2020/in Cancer News, Cancer Policy Blog Access to Care, Affordable Care Act, COVID-19, Quality Cancer Care Health Care Roundup, NCCS News /by actualize

Fourth Relief Package Passed – It’s hard enough to keep up with the day of the week, much less which relief package Congress is currently considering. We’re here to help make sense of what’s happening on Capitol Hill during these unpredictable times. Last week, Congress approved a fourth package totaling $480 billion to help small businesses and hospitals and expand testing for the coronavirus. Early this week, a study that compared cancer and non-cancer patients […]

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Health Care Roundup: NCCS COVID-19 Webinars & Podcast; Paid Leave for Vulnerable Patients; Resources for Finding Coverage; “Chemo Brain” Study; More

April 17, 2020/in Cancer News, Cancer Policy Blog Access to Care, Affordable Care Act, COVID-19, Quality Cancer Care Health Care Roundup, NCCS News /by actualize

NCCS has been working diligently to bring you the most up-to-date and critical information for cancer survivors regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, we hosted a webinar with one of the nation’s leading oncology experts, Dr. Otis Brawley. In this webinar, he outlined how this public health crisis is impacting cancer patients and survivors and what they can do to stay safe. “This is a really difficult time. My recommendation to anyone who has cancer […]

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COVID-19 and Cancer Panel Discussion: Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Grief During Uncertain Times

April 17, 2020/in Cancer News, Cancer Policy Blog, NCCS News COVID-19, Palliative Care, Quality Cancer Care, Shared Decision-Making, Survivorship Care NCCS News /by actualize

NCCS hosted a conversation this week about managing anxiety, stress, and grief with psychologist Dr. Imani Price and a panel of cancer survivors and advocates. Dr. Price shared tips on how to cope with stress during this unique time and included strategies such as connecting with friends and family virtually, taking time to get outside each day, getting sufficient sleep, and eating well. Randall Broad, Erin Cummings, Loretta Herring, and Sharon Rivera-Sanchez, all cancer survivors […]

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COVID-19 and Cancer: A Conversation with Cancer Control Expert Otis Brawley, MD

April 15, 2020/in Cancer News, Cancer Policy Blog, NCCS News COVID-19, Palliative Care, Quality Cancer Care, Shared Decision-Making NCCS News /by actualize

NCCS has been collecting questions from patients and survivors on the coronavirus crisis and decided to address these questions through a series of webinars and podcasts. Last week, NCCS hosted a conversation with cancer control expert and epidemiologist Otis Brawley, MD. Watch the full video conversation and read excerpted portions below. Download the full transcript […]

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How Cancer Survivors Can Cope With the Anxiety of COVID-19

April 5, 2020/in Cancer News, Cancer Policy Blog COVID-19, Psychosocial Care, Quality Cancer Care NCCS News /by actualize

Dr. L. Imani Price is a licensed psychologist at Women’s InnerFitness and Wellness Center and serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at Breast Care for Washington, D.C. Dr. Price suggests this expert advice: Many survivors are experiencing stress, anxiety, and PTSD from the new expectations and restrictions resulting from […]

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Kara Kenan Advocate Spotlight

Kara Kenan: Helping Others is the Greatest Reward of Advocacy

August 3, 2022
“Nobody wins afraid of losing” rings true for Kara Kenan, a breast cancer survivor. It’s her favorite line from Chris Stapleton’s…
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Care and Career Support From Health Systems to Employers Webinar

Webinar – Care and Career Support: From Health Systems to Employers

August 3, 2022
NCCS hosted a webinar about the unique demands of caregiving in cancer and strategies that employers and health systems might engage…
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Bethany Ross

Bethany Ross: Advocating for Quality Cancer Care Through Storytelling

July 7, 2022
Advocate Spotlight July 2022 - Bethany Ross Bethany Ross is a four-year neuroendocrine cancer survivor, or “cancer badass,”…
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