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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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FDA approves new suppliers for hard-to-find cancer drugs

New supplies of two currently hard-to-find cancer drugs are on the way, according to the FDA. As Dow Jones Newswires reports, the…
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Sebelius says leukemia-drug shortage will be resolved within two weeks

Federal health officials said there will be enough supply of a children’s leukemia drug released in the next couple of weeks to alleviate…
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Most women with cancer want a role in making decisions

About two-thirds of women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer want to take part in making decisions about their treatment, according…
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Supply of a cancer drug may run out within weeks

A crucial medicine to treat childhood leukemia is in such short supply that hospitals across the country may exhaust their stores within…
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Health reform law saves $2.1 billion for 3.6 million Americans with Medicare

Nearly 3.6 million people with Medicare saved $2.1 billion on their prescription drugs in 2011 thanks to the Affordable Care Act according…
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Cancer Leadership Council recommendations on Essential Health Benefits Bulletin

The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Re: Essential…
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Essential Health Benefits Bulletin, issued by Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Essential…
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Can patients refuse medical treatment?

A woman named Sheryl (not her real name) contacted me recently with a question that seemed rather simple on its face, and turned out…
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NCCS joins national health and disability groups in support of Affordable Care Act

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship joined 13 other leading national health and disability organizations to submit to the…
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Cancer Support Community launches navigating cancer cost toolkit

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Coping with the Cost of Cancer - Third edition released In a recent study conducted by the Cancer…

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