
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 [...]

WCOE: Brittany Maynard’s Death with Dignity, Election Results and the ACA, and Susan Gubar’s “Not Talking About Medical Mistakes”
Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old woman with brain cancer who became an advocate for the “death with dignity” movement took her…

WCOE: Brookings Event Examines Cost and Value, the ACA, and Accounting Practices in Medical Billing
In “Adult Conversation on High-Priced Drugs? Don’t Hold Your Breath (But Hang in There)…," Rob Cunningham provided a summary…

Guest Post: Arizona Republic Article Shows Self-referral Abuse Persists
A recent Arizona Republic article, “Medical 'self-referral' practice raises conflict of interest questions”, exposes serious…

A Tribute to Survivorship and a Happy Cancerversary to Our Friend and Colleague
Many of us who are cancer survivors mark our calendars with days, months, and fortunately for some of us, with years. We at NCCS…

An Updated Survivorship Care Planning Template and Identifying Barriers to Implementation
Recently, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) released an updated cancer survivorship care planning (SCP) template—news…

WCOE: ACA Open Enrollment, Drug Prices and Innovation, Breast Cancer Awareness and More
This week, several articles caught our eye:
Amy Berman shared her own experience “Choosing Wisely” when she opted for a…

Guest Post: Timing, Tools, Evaluation, and Documentation: Implementing Screening Programs for Psychosocial Distress
Guest Blog by Carole McCue, RN, MS, CNE
According to a recent study, 75 percent of cancer patients with depression are not treated.…

WCOE: Matthew Herper Asks the Question “What Is This Worth to You?”
This week, in an article by science and medicine reporter Matthew Herper titled “A Drug Regrew a Little Girl’s Missing Bones.…

Ellen Stovall Presents the Patient Perspective on Overtreatment at the ASCO Quality Care Symposium in Boston
On October 17th, NCCS Senior Health Policy Advisor Ellen Stovall will be presenting the patient perspective on overtreatment at the…

WCOE: Elevating the Discussion on Living Well Until the End of Life
What caught our eye this week was extensive coverage of Dr. Atul Gawande’s new book, Being Mortal: Medicine and what Matters…