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 [...]
An Updated Survivorship Care Planning Template and Identifying Barriers to Implementation
Recently, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) released an updated cancer survivorship care planning (SCP) template—news…
Ellen Stovall Presents the Patient Perspective on Overtreatment at the ASCO Quality Care Symposium in Boston
On October 17th, NCCS Senior Health Policy Advisor Ellen Stovall will be presenting the patient perspective on overtreatment at the…
Two Free Apps Help Manage Cancer Symptoms and Coordinate Care
Two new free mobile apps help people facing cancer to better manage the disease by learning how to deal with certain symptoms, and…
Celebrating Hope and Community at the Dempsey Challenge in Lewiston, Maine
Two weeks ago I was able to represent NCCS at the Dempsey Challenge with the Amgen Breakaway from Cancer partners. Breakaway from Cancer…
NCCS Offers Comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation on their proposed Oncology Care Model
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Recently, NCCS submitted comments to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation…
NCCS and CLC Policy Comments: 2015 Physician Fee Schedule
Recently, NCCS joined colleagues in the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) in submitting comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
NCCS Invites Washington, DC Residents to Create a Community Art Mural to Honor Those Touched by Cancer
“When a picture of a butterfly appeared… On my mom’s hospital room door, I knew. The next day, My mom, a never-smoker, Passed…
New Deadline for 2014 Lilly Oncology On Canvas Art Competition Announced
The Lilly Oncology On Canvas: Expressions of a Cancer Journey Art Competition and Exhibition competition was created by Lilly…
A New Addition to Our Policy Team: Kelsey Nepote’s First Assignment with Alliance for Childhood Cancer Action Days
On Monday of last week it was with great pleasure that I started in my new position at NCCS as Policy and Advocacy Manager. My…
Take Action: The Alliance for Childhood Cancer “2014 Childhood Cancer Action Days”
A diagnosis of childhood cancer is devastating and impacts families for many years. While we have seen progress in survival for some…