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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 [...]
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NCCS Mourns the Passing of President Jimmy Carter and Celebrates His Example of Cancer Survivorship

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) mourns the death of President Jimmy Carter at age 100. He lived life well, joyously,…
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NCCS Presents The State of Cancer Survivorship: 2024 Survey Results

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) conducts an annual State of Survivorship Survey, in partnership with Edge Research,…

From Empathy to Action: Andrea Anampa-Guzmán’s Commitment to Survivorship Through Care and Advocacy

Advocate Spotlight: Dr. Andrea Anampa-Guzmán Dr. Andrea Anampa-Guzmán’s experience in health care began in Lima, Peru, where…
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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,…
Mary McCabe and Phuong Gallagher, Stovall Award winners, with NCCS CEO Shelley Fuld Nasso

NCCS Presents 8th Annual Ellen L. Stovall Awards to Phuong Gallagher and Mary McCabe, RN for Their Innovation and Dedication to Cancer Survivors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 30, 2023 Washington, D.C. – The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) presented the…
Woody Brokenburr Advocate Spotlight

Championing Survivorship: Woody Brokenburr’s Lifelong Dedication to Cancer Advocacy

Woodrow “Woody” Brokenburr was diagnosed with cancer when he was 9 years old, after a biopsy revealed that the lump on his left…
NCCS Advocate Spotlight: Sanna Ali, MSN, CRNP

Championing Survivorship: Nurse Practitioner Sanna Ali’s Dedication to a Career in Cancer Survivorship

Sanna Ali is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner currently pursuing her PhD in Nursing at The George Washington University. Sanna started…
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz introduces Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act at December 14, 2022 press conference.

NCCS Celebrates Launch of Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act

Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), a champion for cancer survivors and a survivor herself, held a press conference today…
Alique Topalian, PhD, MPH Advocate Spotlight

Alique Topalian: Childhood Cancer and the Frightening Realities of the Survivorship Journey

Alique was first diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) at the age of four. Her mother, Michele, knew something was wrong because “the light in her eyes was gone”. After being told by doctors that there was nothing wrong, her family was relentless until new blood work uncovered blast cells.
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NCCS Joins Cancer Leadership Council in Urging Congress to Include Priorities in Year-End Package

NCCS joined with other member organizations of the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) in a letter urging Congress to include several key…

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