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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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Statement on Dr. Richard Pazdur Being Named FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Director

November 13, 2025 – Cancer Nation applauds the choice of Dr. Richard Pazdur as the Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and…
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30+ Patient Orgs Urge Congress to Extend Health Care Tax Credits Immediately

Cancer Nation and more than 30 other patient advocacy organizations are calling on Congress to immediately renew the enhanced premium…
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NCCS Joins 35+ National Organizations in Opposing Harmful Medicaid Cuts

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) proudly joined more than 35 national patient advocacy organizations in signing…
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NCCS Urges Support for CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), alongside numerous national health organizations, has signed a statement urging…
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NCCS Joins 500+ Organizations to Protect HHS Budget Cuts

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) joined over 500 patient advocacy organizations in signing a statement opposing…
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Protecting CDC Cancer Programs from FY2026 Budget Cuts

The Cancer Leadership Council (CLC), a coalition of national advocacy organizations including the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship…
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NCCS Warns HHS Reorganization Could Harm Cancer Patients and Slow Research

On April 8, 2025, NCCS and other member organizations of The Cancer Leadership Council issued a response to the Department of Health…

NCCS Endorses Bipartisan ROCR Act to Reform Medicare Payments for Radiation Therapy

In a united appeal, NCCS joined more than 100 organizations in endorsing the Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Act of 2025 to…
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NCCS Urges the Supreme Court of the United States to Protect the Rights of Individuals with Medicaid Coverage

Today, the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), along with partner organizations, filed an amicus curiae brief with the…
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National Patient Organizations United in Opposition to House Budget Resolution that Threatens Medicaid Coverage for Millions

The House of Representatives this week will consider a budget resolution instructing the House Energy and Commerce Committee to reduce…

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