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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 Files Comments on Proposed Rule Setting Standards Related to Essential Health Benefits, Actuarial Value, and Accreditation

The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius Secretary Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Re:…
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Cancer Leadership Council Comments on Essential Health Benefits

On December 26, 2012 the Cancer Leadership Council, a patient-centered forum of national advocacy organizations addressing public…
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Cancer Patients Should Be Wary of Needless Tests and Treatments

When the diagnosis is cancer, many people understandably want to pull out all the stops to treat it. But some tests, treatments and…
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Department of Health and Human Services Releases Proposed Rules for Affordable Care Act, NCCS to Analyze

On Tuesday, November 20, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services released proposed rules on several key elements of the Affordable…
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When Treating Cancer Is Not an Option

When my husband learned he had advanced lung cancer, he didn’t even want to speak to an oncologist about chemotherapy. He saw no…
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Some cancers under-represented in survivorship research, study finds

A recent study from the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center found that certain cancer types are disproportionately under-represented…
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Breast Cancer Survivor Awarded Top Prize In 2012 Oncology On Canvas ℠ Art Competition

Breast Cancer Survivor Awarded Top Prize In 2012 Oncology On Canvas ℠ Art Competition INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/…
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NCCS comments on FDA’s draft guidance for in vitro companion diagnostic devices

NCCS filed comments on the Food and Drug Administration's Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff: In…
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Journey Forward recognized for extraordinary contribution with Health Impact Award

Journey Forward has received the Wellsphere's Health Impact Award for its extraordinary contributions to cancer survivors. The award…
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NCCS adds care planning to Teamwork resource

NCCS has revised and updated Teamwork: the Cancer Patient’s Guide to Talking with Your Doctor booklet to include a sample treatment…

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