
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 and CLC Policy Comments: 2015 Physician Fee Schedule
Recently, NCCS joined colleagues in the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) in submitting comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…

Balancing Patient Protections and Innovation: NCCS Applauds FDA Action to Regulate Laboratory-Developed Tests
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) commends the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking critical steps to…

NCCS Responds to 21st Century Cures Initiative Call to Action
The United States House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Committee released a Call to Action and announced the 21st Century…

Why We Care About Physician Payment
Why should patients care about how physicians are paid?
Because the way we as a country, and Medicare as the largest payer, compensate…

NCCS Applauds Test of Care Choices for Cancer Patients
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) applauds the recent decision by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen…

NCCS Joins Colleagues in Commending the Work of the Senate Finance Committee on the SGR Repeal
NCCS joined colleagues in the Cancer Leadership Council in commending the work of the Senate Finance Committee on the SGR Repeal and…

NCCS Joins Alliance for Childhood Cancer in Submitting Comments to FDA
NCCS joined the Alliance for Childhood Cancer in submitting comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following the January…

Advocating for Clear Coverage for Clinical Trial Services for Medicare Advantage Enrollees
NCCS joined with 20 patient advocacy groups and professional societies to urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)…

NCCS Joins Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) in Comments to CMS Regarding “Protected Classes”
NCCS joined its colleagues in the Cancer Leadership Council in urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reconsider…

NCCS Joins Colleagues in the CLC in Submitting Comments on 2015 Letter to Issuers
This week the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) joined colleagues in the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC)--a coalition…