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 [...]
Kara Kenan: Helping Others is the Greatest Reward of Advocacy
“Nobody wins afraid of losing” rings true for Kara Kenan, a breast cancer survivor. It’s her favorite line from Chris Stapleton’s…
Webinar – Care and Career Support: From Health Systems to Employers
NCCS hosted a webinar about the unique demands of caregiving in cancer and strategies that employers and health systems might engage…
Bethany Ross: Advocating for Quality Cancer Care Through Storytelling
Advocate Spotlight July 2022 - Bethany Ross
Bethany Ross is a four-year neuroendocrine cancer survivor, or “cancer badass,”…
NCCS Reacts to Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Decision and Potential Impact on Access to Quality Cancer Care
Last week, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, thus eliminating the constitutional right to abortion.…
Wenora Johnson: The Art of Caregiving: Connection and Kindness
Advocate Spotlight June 2022 - Wenora Johnson
“One of the most important lessons I’ve learned as a caregiver is that the smallest…
Webinar – Beyond the Checkbox: Delivering Meaningful Cancer Survivorship Care in a Community Setting
Dr. Crystal Labbato joined NCCS to deliver a presentation about providing an effective model of cancer survivorship care in a community…
Webinar: Survivorship Needs for People Living with Advanced and Metastatic Cancers
Dr. Michelle Mollica, Senior Advisor at the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Office of Cancer Survivorship, joined NCCS to discuss…
Erin McGee Ferrell: The Art of Cancer Advocacy
Advocate Spotlight May 2022 - Erin McGee Ferrell
Erin McGee Ferrell’s cancer was discovered during a traditional ceremony in a…
NCCS Announces New Elevate Ambassadors Selected to Improve Local Survivorship Care
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is proud to announce the participants of the 2022 – 2023 Elevating Survivorship…
Brad Power: The Power of Innovation in Cancer Advocacy
Advocate Spotlight April 2022 - Brad Power
Brad Power was a process innovation researcher and consultant with more than 35 years…