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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: A Nurse-Led Care Model to Improve Access to Rural Cancer Survivorship Care

Pam DeGuzman, PhD, RN, joined NCCS to discuss the development and evaluation of Comprehensive Assistance: Rural Interventions, Nursing…

COVID-19 and Cancer: Otis Brawley, MD on the Future of the Pandemic

Last week, NCCS hosted a conversation with cancer control expert and epidemiologist Otis Brawley, MD. NCCS CEO Shelley Fuld Nasso moderated the discussion. “We knew exactly who we wanted to be our first guest speaker in this series. Dr. Otis Brawley is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University, an oncologist and an epidemiologist. [...]

Jean Di Carlo-Wagner: Don’t be Embarrassed to Death

In March of 2003, Jean Di Carlo-Wagner listened to a public service announcement by Katie Couric, in which she discussed the symptoms…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…

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