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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 endorses the Carolyn Pryce Conquer Childhood Cancer Reauthorization Act

NCCS is a member of the Alliance for Childhood Cancer and joined with the Alliance to support the introduction of the Carolyn Pryce…
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Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc.

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on June 13, 2013, that isolated human genes may not be patented.   The opinion, written by Justice…
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Journey Forward™ Program Is Finalist in the Crowds Care 4 Cancer Challenge

We are pleased to announce that Journey Forward's My Care Plan is one of three finalists in the Crowds Care 4 Cancer Challenge supported…
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Shelley Fuld Nasso Joins NCCS as Director of Public Policy

Shelley Fuld Nasso has joined the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) as Senior Director of Policy, with responsibility…
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Can Human Genes Be Patented?

The Supreme Court considered the question, “Can human genes be patented?” when it heard oral arguments in the case of Association…
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Announcements at the American Urological Association Address Screening and Management of Prostate Cancer

Several announcements at the American Urological Association (AUA) annual meeting addressed screening and management of prostate cancer.…
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“Our Feel-Good War on Breast Cancer”

The New York Times Magazine of April 28, 2013, features a story by cancer survivor Peggy Orenstein entitled “Our Feel-Good War on…
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Cancer Leadership Council Statement: Reform Medicare Payment for Patient-Focused Care

NCCS joined its colleagues in the Cancer Leadership Council in publishing a statement of principles to guide reform of Medicare payment…
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NPR Health “As Palliative Care Need Grows, Specialists Are Scarce”

In recent article, Lydia Zuraw reports on the disconnect between the supply of palliative care specialists and the demand for these…
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NCCS Senior Policy Advisor Responds to Opinionator “A Plan to Fix Cancer Care”

NCCS Senior Policy Advisor Ellen Stovall’s advice for immediate reform of cancer care was published in a letter to the editor of…

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