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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 [...]
Stovall Award

NCCS Presents the Inaugural Ellen Stovall Award to Douglas W. Blayney, MD, FACP (Video)

At the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship’s (NCCS) 30th Anniversary Reception on October 13, 2016, NCCS presented the inaugural…
Cancer Moonshot

Cancer Moonshot Blue Ribbon Panel Recommends Research to Minimize Debilitating Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

Today, the Cancer Moonshot Blue Ribbon Panel released ten recommendations to accelerate progress in cancer research. One recommendation…
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NCCS Comments on CMS’s Proposed Revisions to the 2017 Physician Fee Schedule

NCCS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed revisions to the 2017 Physician Fee…
inflammatory breast cancer

Guest Post: For the Love of a Friend

My dear friend Avery[1], a woman I’ve known since we were 10 years old (in 5th grade together) was diagnosed with inflammatory…
Zanartu Help Hurt Tool Physician

Guest Blog: Example of a Case Impacted by the Help-Hurt Tool

Ms. M is an 81-year-old woman with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. She had remained in great health until her recent diagnosis, after…
Zanartu Help Hurt Tool Physician

Guest Blog: Improving How Doctors and Patients Have Difficult Conversations

Having cancer is terrifying. Period. Often, well-intended doctors find themselves unable to mitigate this panic. As humans we are…
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News You Didn’t Hear From ASCO’s Annual Meeting

We are nearing the end of the 2016 ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago and looking forward to Vice President Joe Biden's address on the…
importance of advancing survivorship

Guest Post: Important To Weigh In On Survivorship Issues For Moonshot

“For the loved ones we’ve all lost, for the family we can still save, let’s make America the country that cures cancer once and…
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A Voice for Cancer Survivors in the PDUFA Stakeholder Meetings

In 1992, Congress passed the first Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), a law that allows the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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CMS’ Hospital Compare Star Ratings a Valuable Tool for Cancer Survivors to Make Informed Decisions About Their Care

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that they are postponing the release of their Hospital Compare Star…

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