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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 [...]

Webinar: Black Men Taking Charge of Our Health – A Fireside Chat About “Knowing Your Numbers”

April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic…
NCCS Advocate Spotlight: Alyssa Fischer-Reeder

Finding Hope in Adversity: Alyssa Fischer-Reeder’s Path to Survivorship

In 2003, Alyssa Fischer-Reeder graduated from American University in Washington, DC, with a BA in Education and Communication…
NCCS Letter to HHS

NCCS Submits Comments to CMS on its Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Guidance

NCCS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the second part of its draft guidance for the Medicare…
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Webinar – Compassion in Oncology: A Powerful Antidote to a Patient’s Negative Emotions

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) Presents "Compassion in Oncology: A Powerful Antidote to a Patient's Negative…
Advocate Spotlight: Arti Varanasi, PhD

Arti Varanasi – Transforming Research and Caregiving into Advocacy

Advocate Spotlight: Arti Varanasi, PhD Arti Varanasi, PhD, MPH, CPH is the Founder, President and CEO of Advancing Synergy, a…
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In Memoriam: C. Norman “Norm” Coleman, MD, Esteemed Researcher and Advocate for Global Health Equity

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) mourns the loss of Dr. C. Norman "Norm" Coleman, an esteemed researcher, clinician,…
CPAT Webinar flyer Managing Function and Quality of Life of Head and Neck Cancer Survivors

Webinar: Managing Function and Quality of Life of Head and Neck Cancer Survivors

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) hosted a Cancer Policy and Advocacy Team (CPAT) webinar discussing quality of…
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Together We Can: Yvonne McLean Florence’s Journey from Breast Cancer Survivor to Advocate

Advocate Spotlight: Yvonne McLean Florence Before her cancer diagnosis, Yvonne McLean Florence had a full life. She worked as…
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NCCS Submits Comments on March-In Rights

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) joined fellow member organizations of the Cancer Leadership Council in submitting…
Survivorship Champions Webinar flyer: Making the Mouth-Body Connection in Cancer Care

Webinar: Making the Mouth-Body Connection in Cancer Care

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) presents a webinar about oral care — an aspect of cancer treatment that…

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