
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 [...]

Video Post: Dr. Claire Snyder Discusses How Patient-Reported Outcomes Can Improve Cancer Care
In March 2015, Dr. Claire Snyder participated in a panel discussion at the Cancer Policy Roundtable hosted by the National Coalition…

Guest Post by Dr. Melissa Hudson: How Has the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study Informed the Care of Children With Cancer?
Progress in survival for childhood malignancies is tempered by the sequelae of the cancer and its treatment. Compelling…

WCOE: Poll Finds Women Think Mammograms Should Be Done Annually, Why Your Doctor Won’t ‘Friend You,’ Hospice Use Patterns, Susan Gubar’s Latest
What Caught Our Eye (WCOE)
Each week, we recap the cancer policy articles, studies, and stories that caught our attention.
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Guest Post by Amy Abernethy of Flatiron Health: Long-Term Medical Data Collection Improves Care Quality, Outcomes
I once had a patient named Janet. Janet was a curly redhead emergency department nurse. She was vibrant, sweet, and vivacious,…

NCCS Responds to Draft ASCO Conceptual Framework to Assess the Value of Cancer Treatment Options
NCCS recently submitted comments to the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) on its proposed value framework. In June, ASCO…

WCOE: How To Know Whether to Believe a Health Study, Cancer Statistics, Minority Access To Care, President Carter’s Cancer, and More
What Caught Our Eye (WCOE)
Each week, we recap the cancer policy articles, studies, and stories that caught our attention.
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Twenty Years Later Blog Series: Introducing the Eighth Principle of the Imperatives for Quality Cancer Care
Over the course of 2015, NCCS and a diverse group of guest contributors will revisit the Imperatives for Quality Cancer Care as published…

Logistic Toxicity and Administrative Burdens for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
There are many types of toxicities cancer patients face in their treatment. We hear most about the physical toxicities of treatment…

WCOE: Hunting for Health Care Procedures, Surging Costs of Cancer Care, Getting to Doctors Appointments, Logistic Toxicity, and A Beautiful Piece by Oliver Sacks
What Caught Our Eye (WCOE)
Each week, we recap the cancer policy articles, studies, and stories that caught our attention.
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WCOE: ACA’s Out-Of-Pocket Maximums, Susan Gubar on Cancer and Loneliness, Pre-hab: Rehab Before Treatment, and Death with Dignity Advocacy
What Caught Our Eye (WCOE)
Each week, we recap the cancer policy articles, studies, and stories that caught our attention.
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