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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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End-of-Session Activities in Congress: The Race to a Budget Deal

The 113th Congress, which is ending its first session in a matter of days, has been criticized for being the least productive Congress…
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New York Times Opinion Piece “No, There Won’t Be a Doctor Shortage”

An opinion piece recently published in the New York Times challenges concerns of a pending doctor shortage and offers suggestions…
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Simple Ways to Give This #GivingTuesday

This December 3rd we are partnering with hundreds of other charitable organizations to promote #GivingTuesday as a day when…
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Call to Action: Contact Congress and Support the 2013 PACT Act

Earlier this month, the House Ways & Means and Senate Finance Committees unveiled a Medicare reform package that transitions the…
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The Hill Online “Physician Payment Reform Matters to Cancer Patients”

Proposed Reforms Could Improve Quality of Care NCCS advocates for recommendations that could benefit cancer patients and the Medicare…
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NCCS Policy Comments: Rewarding Quality of Care Among Other Measures in SGR Legislative Proposal

NCCS submitted comments to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways & Means Committee on a draft proposal to repeal the…
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NCCS Names Shelley Fuld Nasso as CEO

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) announces the appointment of Shelley Fuld Nasso as Chief Executive Officer. Fuld…
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NCCS Joins Patient and Professional Organizations in Urging Congressional Leadership to End the Shutdown

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) joined more than 20 patient and professional organizations in the Cancer Leadership…
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Jessie Gruman’s Prepared Patient Blog on the Accuracy of Health News

In a recent post on the Prepared Patient Blog, Jessie Gruman writes about the demands placed on health journalists, and the impact…
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Amy Berman Discusses Range of Cancer Care Issues

Harold Pollack interviews Amy Berman for a recent post in the Washington Post Wonkblog. Ms. Berman speaks openly about her experiences…

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The NCCS Cancer Policy & Advocacy Team (CPAT) is a program for survivors and caregivers to learn about pressing policy issues that affect quality cancer care in order to be engaged as advocates in public policy around the needs of cancer survivors.

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