
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 [...]

NCCS Joins Groups in Urging Reinstatement of Emergency Paid Sick and Family Leave in Supplemental COVID-19 Relief Package
NCCS has advocated for the inclusion of paid family and medical leave in the Build Back Better Act and will continue to elevate this…

NCCS Applauds Biden Administration’s Renewed Cancer Moonshot Initiative
The Biden-Harris Administration announced they are relaunching the Cancer Moonshot initiative. As Vice President, Biden launched Cancer…

Roberta Albany: On a Mission to Educate the Black and Brown Cancer Communities
“I'm beautiful. I'm blessed, I'm loved, and I'm strong. I'm grateful. I'm victorious. I am a warrior. I am a survivor – but, more…

NCCS Joins Coalition in Challenging ‘Junk’ Insurance Plans
NCCS joined with other members of the Partnership to Protect Coverage coalition in sending a letter to the Departments of Health and…

NCCS Announces New Appointment of Four Board Members
Silver Spring, MD – The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is pleased to announce four new officers of its Board of…

NCCS Advocate Spotlight: Rebecca Esparza
Advocate Spotlight January 2022 | Rebecca Esparza
In August of 2001, 30-year-old Rebecca Esparza noticed her clothes weren’t fitting…

NCCS Advocate Spotlight: Liza Fues
Advocate Spotlight December 2021 | Liza Fues
Liza Fues was 25 years old and a new resident of Dallas, TX, when she discovered…

NCCS Presents 6th Annual Ellen L. Stovall Award to Deborah K. Mayer, PhD, RN, and Kimberly D. Richardson for Their Innovation and Dedication to Cancer Survivors
(Silver Spring, MD) – The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) presented the 6th annual Ellen L. Stovall Awards for…

NCCS Advocate Spotlight: Stef Gayhart
Advocate Spotlight November 2021 | Stef Gayhart
Stef Gayhart was building a life for herself and her son, when she was blindsided…

Why Cancer Patients and Caregivers Need Paid Leave
It is critical that cancer patients and their caregivers have access to paid time away from work when receiving treatment or caring…