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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 [...]
From Diagnosis to Determination: Lou Lanza’s Commitment to Survivorship Advocacy
Advocate Spotlight: Lou Lanza
“Hearing the words ‘you have cancer’ is like getting hit by a bus,” recalls Lou Lanza of the…
Monique Wilson – Spreading Joy and Purpose Through Advocacy
Advocate Spotlight: Monique Wilson
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, Monique Wilson has turned what could have been a story…
Breaking Down Barriers: Marielle McLeod’s Commitment to Elevating Voices in Cancer Care
Advocate Spotlight: Marielle McLeod
Marielle McLeod’s experience with health care began long before she ever faced her own cancer…
Arti Varanasi – Transforming Research and Caregiving into Advocacy
Advocate Spotlight: Arti Varanasi, PhD
Arti Varanasi, PhD, MPH, CPH is the Founder, President and CEO of Advancing Synergy, a…
Webinar: Managing Function and Quality of Life of Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) hosted a Cancer Policy and Advocacy Team (CPAT) webinar discussing quality of…
Webinar: NCCS Cancer Policy Roundtable Highlights
During our Fall Cancer Policy Roundtable in November 2023, NCCS hosted a compelling series of panels and guest speakers, discussing…
Heart for the Future: Medical Students’ Passion for Cancer Survivorship Fuels Their Future as Oncologists
Advocate Spotlight: Katherine Li, Ryan Hannon, and Noah Davis
Katherine Li, Ryan Hannon, and Noah Davis aren’t your average…
Webinar – Reconnecting to Life After Cancer: Permission to Feel
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) presents "Reconnecting to Life After Cancer: Permission to Feel," a webinar featuring…
NCCS Presents 8th Annual Ellen L. Stovall Awards to Phuong Gallagher and Mary McCabe, RN for Their Innovation and Dedication to Cancer Survivors
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October 30, 2023
Washington, D.C. – The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) presented the…
Championing Survivorship: Woody Brokenburr’s Lifelong Dedication to Cancer Advocacy
Woodrow “Woody” Brokenburr was diagnosed with cancer when he was 9 years old, after a biopsy revealed that the lump on his left…