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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 [...]
Extraordinary Healer Award for oncology

2012 Extraordinary Healer Award for oncology nursing finalists announced

CURE magazine, the nation's largest magazine for people with cancer, has announced the three finalists for the 2012 Extraordinary Healer…
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Focus on quality of life may cut health-care costs

A new focus on patient well being and quality-of-life issues could improve health-care outcomes and reduce costs, as WSJ explains in…
NCCS Pocket Cancer Care Guide

NCCS Pocket Cancer Care Guide mobile app selected as an Official Honoree of the 16th Annual Webby Awards

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) Pocket Cancer Care Guide mobile app has been selected as an Official Honoree…
The challenges facing young people with cancer

The challenges facing young people with cancer

Being diagnosed with cancer at any age is a terrifying thing, but for young people, a cancer diagnosis can mean falling into a unique…
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IOM workshop summary on “The Role of Obesity in Cancer Survival and Recurrence” now available

Given the increasing rate of obesity and an aging population more susceptible to cancer, there is mounting concern about obesity’s…
Band-aids for the health law

Three days of hearings yield five take-aways

It is notoriously hard to predict how the Supreme Court will rule on a case based on justices' questioning of attorneys. But with this…
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NCCS continues support of the minimum coverage provisions of the Affordable Care Act

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court began three days of arguments in the historic case on the constitutionality of the national health reform…
Affordable Care Act

Cancer survivor says her life changed completely with the Affordable Care Act

Gail O'Brien, a cancer patient who had been denied health insurance coverage due to her preexisting health condition, is just one of…
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White House Highlights Affordable Care Act “Champions of Change”

On March 21, the White House honored ten Champions of Change who are dedicated to improving access to health care. These individuals…
Cancer Survival Toolbox

Virginia Cancer Institute is chosen for patient education effort

Richmond-based Virginia Cancer Institute is the only medical practice in the United States engaged in this phase of this project. Lessons…

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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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