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 [...]
NCCS and Other Cancer Groups Urge HHS to Keep Six Protected Classes in Medicare Part D Drug Plans
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) joined with the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) in urging Health and Human Services…
NCCS, Cancer Groups Urge CMS to Withdraw Most Favored Nation (MFN) Medicare Part B Rule That Will Harm Patients and Reduce Access to Care
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) joined other member organizations of the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) in a…
NCCS Letter to HHS: Proposed Regulatory Review Rule Would Create Unnecessary Uncertainty for Patients
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) recently submitted comments urging the Department of Health and Human Services…
NCCS Presents 5th Annual Ellen L. Stovall Award to Julia H. Rowland, PhD and Thomas J. Smith, MD for Their Innovation and Dedication to Cancer Survivors
(Silver Spring, MD) – The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) presented the 5th annual Ellen L. Stovall Award for Innovation…
Advocating for Women Who Choose to Go Flat After Mastectomy
By Kim Bowles
Founder
Not Putting On a Shirt
When I woke up from surgery and realized my surgeon had overridden my wishes, I was…
Advocacy Alert: Tell Congress to Expand Paid Leave Eligibility to Cancer Survivors
Expand Eligibility for Paid Leave to Include Cancer Survivors:
We urge Congress to expand eligibility for the paid family and medical…
NCCS Mourns Former Board Member Kathy LaTour
Kathy LaTour, breast cancer survivor, author of The Breast Cancer Companion, and co-founder of CURE Magazine, died on June 19.…
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter
We see you. We hear you. We stand with you.
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is saddened…
NCCS Elevate Ambassador Kimberly Richardson Launches Educational Program to Pair Scientists with Cancer Survivors
Who better to help scientists research cancer than those who live with it?NCCS Elevate Ambassador Kimberly Richardson is partnering…
Remembering Survivorship Leader Elizabeth “Betsy” Clark, PhD
We at NCCS are devastated to report the passing of Dr. Elizabeth “Betsy” Clark on Saturday, May 23, 2020.Betsy was a true…