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NCCS to Honor Two Inspiring Advocates at Focus on the Care Event in Washington, DC

November 18, 2014/in Cancer Policy Blog, NCCS News Quality Cancer Care, Survivorship Care NCCS News /by actualize

While We Hope for a Cure, We Must Focus on the Care. Please join us on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, as we celebrate recent accomplishments and recognize two remarkable people who have made extraordinary contributions to improving the quality of cancer care and to elevating the conversation about living well with cancer.

What:         Focus on the Care Evening Reception 

Where:      The Anderson House, Washington, DC 

Date:          Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Time:          5:30-7:30 PM


2014 Honorees

Susan Gubar, PhD

DSusanGubaristinguished emerita professor of English at Indiana University and
author of The New York Times blog “Living with Cancer”
Natalie Davis Spingarn Writer’s Award

Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS

LillieShockneyDirector of Johns Hopkins Breast Center and Cancer Survivorship Programs
Catherine Logan Award for Service to Survivorship

 


If you are unable to celebrate these individuals in person, we encourage you to share a message with them on the event page.

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