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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 Joins Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) in Comments to CMS Regarding “Protected Classes”

NCCS joined its colleagues in the Cancer Leadership Council in urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reconsider…
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Dr. Ezekiel J Emanuel’s NYT Article “In Health Care, Choice Is Overrated”

In recent months, there has been significant discussion among cancer patients, their physicians and other health care providers, and…
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NCCS Joins Colleagues in the CLC in Submitting Comments on 2015 Letter to Issuers

This week the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) joined colleagues in the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC)--a coalition…
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NCCS/AEI Co-Hosted Event to Be Streamed Live

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship and the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) will co-host a symposium,  “Putting…
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Empathy in Health Care: Health Affairs Blog Post Highlights Benefits and Obstacles

In a recent post published on the Health Affairs Blog, patient advocate Aubrey Hill writes about the impact of empathy in improving…
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Medicare Payment Reform: A Chance to Advance Patient-Centered Cancer Care

NCCS is following two important policy developments that will impact Medicare payments for physician services. Congress is making early…
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Study Raises Questions & Choices for Women Screening for Breast Cancer

Several articles published on Tuesday, February 11, reported on a study in the British Medical Journal which finds death rates from…
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New York Times Opinion Piece Describes Common Disparities in Communication and Comprehension

On February 8, a New York Times opinion piece published online describes a common situation where the disparities in communication…
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NCCS Responds to Dr. Don Dizon’s “The Awakening of the e-Patient” Commentary

In his ASCO Connection commentary, " The Awakening of the e-Patient: Are We Prepared to Engage?" Dr. Don Dizon confirms from the provider…
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New Rule Announced by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Aims to Empower Patients

The empowered patient is a phrase that is often used to suggest a variety of activities that patients can engage in to allow their…

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