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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 [...]
Bethany Ross: Advocating for Quality Cancer Care Through Storytelling
Advocate Spotlight July 2022 - Bethany Ross
Bethany Ross is a four-year neuroendocrine cancer survivor, or “cancer badass,”…
NCCS Reacts to Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Decision and Potential Impact on Access to Quality Cancer Care
Last week, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, thus eliminating the constitutional right to abortion.…
Wenora Johnson: The Art of Caregiving: Connection and Kindness
Advocate Spotlight June 2022 - Wenora Johnson
“One of the most important lessons I’ve learned as a caregiver is that the smallest…
Webinar – Beyond the Checkbox: Delivering Meaningful Cancer Survivorship Care in a Community Setting
Dr. Crystal Labbato joined NCCS to deliver a presentation about providing an effective model of cancer survivorship care in a community…
Webinar: Survivorship Needs for People Living with Advanced and Metastatic Cancers
Dr. Michelle Mollica, Senior Advisor at the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Office of Cancer Survivorship, joined NCCS to discuss…
Erin McGee Ferrell: The Art of Cancer Advocacy
Advocate Spotlight May 2022 - Erin McGee Ferrell
Erin McGee Ferrell’s cancer was discovered during a traditional ceremony in a…
Brad Power: The Power of Innovation in Cancer Advocacy
Advocate Spotlight April 2022 - Brad Power
Brad Power was a process innovation researcher and consultant with more than 35 years…
Jean Di Carlo-Wagner: Don’t be Embarrassed to Death
In March of 2003, Jean Di Carlo-Wagner listened to a public service announcement by Katie Couric, in which she discussed the symptoms…
U.S. House Reps. DeSaulnier and Carter Introduce Bipartisan Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act (CCPCA)
Today, Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) and Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), co-chairs of the Congressional Cancer Survivors…
NCCS Advocate Spotlight: Rachel Ferraris
Advocate Spotlight July 2021 | Rachel Ferraris
Nearly all cancer survivors can reflect on their cancer journey and recall one…