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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 Joins 28 Organizations Expressing Concern to Humana & CMS Over New Coverage Policy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

NCCS was one of twenty-eight organizations to sign patient community letters to Humana and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
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NCCS Submits Comments to CMS on the Proposed 2025 Physician Fee Schedule

NCCS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed Physician Fee Schedule for CY 2025.…
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NCCS Submits Comments on 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

NCCS submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), offering comments on the Medicare physician…
We did it! DIEP Flap Codes Saved

CMS Announces It Will Retain Breast Reconstruction Codes, A Reversal That Protects Patient Access to DIEP Flap Surgery

Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will retain procedure codes for breast cancer reconstruction,…
NCCS Letter to HHS

NCCS Urges CMS to Preserve Access to DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) hosted a public meeting, in which they sought input on its decision to…
NCCS Letter to HHS

NCCS and Cancer Leadership Council Issue Comments on Implementation of Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program

NCCS joined with other member organizations of the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) in a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
NCCS Letter to HHS

NCCS Joins With Patient Advocates and Health Care Professionals to Call on CMS to Ensure Access to DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

WASHINGTON, DC, April 3, 2023 – Advocates for individuals in need of breast reconstruction surgery delivered a letter and petition…
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NCCS Joins Coalition in Challenging ‘Junk’ Insurance Plans

NCCS joined with other members of the Partnership to Protect Coverage coalition in sending a letter to the Departments of Health and…
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NCCS Comments on CMS-Proposed Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022

NCCS submitted comments to the Departments of the Treasury and Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
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NCCS and Other Cancer Groups Urge HHS to Keep Six Protected Classes in Medicare Part D Drug Plans

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) joined with the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) in urging Health and Human Services…

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Survivorship Champions is a program for all clinicians and researchers, both oncology and primary care, who are interested in improving survivorship care and primary care’s role in caring for cancer survivors.

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Link to: Cancer Policy and Advocacy Team (CPAT)

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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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NCCS represents the millions of Americans who share a common experience – living with, through and beyond a cancer diagnosis. By sharing your story of how you have been touched by cancer, you are supporting the national cancer survivorship movement.

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