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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 [...]
NCCS Responds to Two Recent Articles Covering the Complexities of Transparency and Shared Decision-Making Issues
Two stories in last week’s New York Times illustrate the complexities of the changing healthcare marketplace. They both describe…
Guest Post: Forgotten Survivors—Supporting the Needs of Patients with Advanced Cancers
Guest post by Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, Director of Johns Hopkins Breast Center and Cancer Survivorship Programs. On November…
WCOE: Brookings Event Examines Cost and Value, the ACA, and Accounting Practices in Medical Billing
In “Adult Conversation on High-Priced Drugs? Don’t Hold Your Breath (But Hang in There)…," Rob Cunningham provided a summary…
An Updated Survivorship Care Planning Template and Identifying Barriers to Implementation
Recently, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) released an updated cancer survivorship care planning (SCP) template—news…
WCOE: ACA Open Enrollment, Drug Prices and Innovation, Breast Cancer Awareness and More
This week, several articles caught our eye:
Amy Berman shared her own experience “Choosing Wisely” when she opted for a…
Guest Post: Timing, Tools, Evaluation, and Documentation: Implementing Screening Programs for Psychosocial Distress
Guest Blog by Carole McCue, RN, MS, CNE
According to a recent study, 75 percent of cancer patients with depression are not treated.…
Ellen Stovall Presents the Patient Perspective on Overtreatment at the ASCO Quality Care Symposium in Boston
On October 17th, NCCS Senior Health Policy Advisor Ellen Stovall will be presenting the patient perspective on overtreatment at the…
WCOE: Elevating the Discussion on Living Well Until the End of Life
What caught our eye this week was extensive coverage of Dr. Atul Gawande’s new book, Being Mortal: Medicine and what Matters…
Turning the Tide Against Cancer: NCCS CEO Presents Survivor Perspective on Incentive Structures and Innovation
We have a lot of bad incentives built into our system, says @sfuldnasso at #T3Cancer
— ThinkWellPoint (@ThinkWellPoint)
"We…
Two Free Apps Help Manage Cancer Symptoms and Coordinate Care
Two new free mobile apps help people facing cancer to better manage the disease by learning how to deal with certain symptoms, and…