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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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NCCS’ Paper on Oncologist-Patient Communication Published in Evidence-Based Oncology Journal

Earlier this year, the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) conducted focus groups with patients and oncologists to gain…
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NCCS Presents the Inaugural Ellen Stovall Award to Douglas W. Blayney, MD, FACP (Video)

At the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship’s (NCCS) 30th Anniversary Reception on October 13, 2016, NCCS presented the inaugural…
Cancer Moonshot

Cancer Moonshot Blue Ribbon Panel Recommends Research to Minimize Debilitating Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

Today, the Cancer Moonshot Blue Ribbon Panel released ten recommendations to accelerate progress in cancer research. One recommendation…
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NCCS Comments on CMS’s Proposed Revisions to the 2017 Physician Fee Schedule

NCCS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed revisions to the 2017 Physician Fee…
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NCCS Comments on the FDA’s PDUFA Proposed Commitment Letter

NCCS submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the letter representing the agreement between FDA and regulated industry on goals for the re-authorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA VI). NCCS participated in the PDUFA stakeholder meetings held over the last year, and we support the role [...]
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Highlights from the 2016 CPAT Symposium and Hill Day

In June, over 50 patient advocates gathered in Washington, D.C. to take part in the NCCS 2016 Cancer Policy & Advocacy Team (CPAT)…
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NCCS Comments on Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) Proposed Rule

NCCS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed rule on the Medicare Access and CHIP…
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NCCS Joins Letter to Reagan-Udall Foundation Regarding the Expanded Access Navigator Program

NCCS joined with patient advocacy organizations in the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) in submitting comments to the Reagan-Udall Foundation…
The Role of the PACT Act

News You Didn’t Hear From ASCO’s Annual Meeting

We are nearing the end of the 2016 ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago and looking forward to Vice President Joe Biden's address on the…
The Role of the PACT Act

Join the NCCS Cancer Policy & Advocacy Team: Empowering Those Touched by Cancer to Change Cancer Care

If you have ever wanted to use your cancer journey—either as a survivor or as a caregiver—to make a difference, you are invited…

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