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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 [...]
Advocate Spotlight: Two Diagnoses, One Mission: Tracy and Tim Steffek on Advocating for Survivors

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

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

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

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is proud to announce the participants of the 2025 Elevating Survivorship program.…
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NCCS to Recognize Susan Leigh, BSN, RN and Desirée Walker with 2025 Ellen L. Stovall Award

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Ellen L. Stovall Award for…
Advocate Spotlight: Kirby Lewis – A Relentless Voice for Male Breast Cancer and Survivorship

Kirby Lewis – A Relentless Voice for Male Breast Cancer and Survivorship

Meet Kirby Lewis. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and later facing metastatic recurrence, he became a passionate advocate, raising awareness that men can get breast cancer too and pushing for better survivorship care. Learn more about Kirby in our Advocate Spotlight.
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NCCS Urges the Supreme Court of the United States to Protect the Rights of Individuals with Medicaid Coverage

Today, the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), along with partner organizations, filed an amicus curiae brief with the…
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A Voice for Change: Rebecca Muñoz’s AYA Cancer Journey of Advocacy and Research

Meet Rebecca Muñoz. Diagnosed with breast cancer at 29, she turned her challenges into advocacy, founding Chemotherapy Cold Cappers and working tirelessly to improve care for AYA cancer patients. From testifying for biomarker legislation to mentoring future cancer researchers, Rebecca’s advocacy is creating lasting change. Learn more about Rebecca in this month's Advocate Spotlight.
Advocate Spotlight Lou Lanza From Diagnosis to Determination: Lou Lanza's Commitment to Survivorship

From Diagnosis to Determination: Lou Lanza’s Commitment to Survivorship Advocacy

Meet Lou Lanza. After surviving Stage IIa Large B Cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Lou turned his journey into a mission to support survivors, caregivers, and the cancer community through tireless advocacy. Learn more about Lou in this month's Advocate Spotlight.
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NCCS Mourns the Passing of President Jimmy Carter and Celebrates His Example of Cancer Survivorship

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) mourns the death of President Jimmy Carter at age 100. He lived life well, joyously,…
Family Building and Cancer Webinar

Webinar – Family Building and Cancer

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) recently presented the webinar "Family Building and Cancer," for an audience…

Monique Wilson – Spreading Joy and Purpose Through Advocacy

Meet Monique Wilson. A breast cancer survivor and advocate, Monique shares joy and empowers others through her work in survivorship and advocacy. Learn more about Monique in this month's Advocate Spotlight.

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The NCCS Cancer Policy & Advocacy Team (CPAT) is a program for survivors and caregivers to learn about pressing policy issues that affect quality cancer care in order to be engaged as advocates in public policy around the needs of cancer survivors.

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