
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 [...]

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…

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…

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…

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…

Accessing COVID-19 Resources After the Public Health Emergency Ends
The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), which has been in effect since early 2020, will end on May 11, 2023. The federal government…

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…

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…

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…

NCCS, Cancer Groups Urge CMS to Withdraw Most Favored Nation (MFN) Medicare Part B Rule That Will Harm Patients and Reduce Access to Care
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) joined other member organizations of the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) in a…

NCCS Letter to HHS: Proposed Regulatory Review Rule Would Create Unnecessary Uncertainty for Patients
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) recently submitted comments urging the Department of Health and Human Services…