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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…

From Research to Advocacy: Dottington Fullwood Champions Equity in Cancer Survivorship
Advocate Spotlight: Dottington Fullwood, EdD, CHES
Dr. Dottington Fullwood’s connection to cancer began with a deeply personal…

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…

From Empathy to Action: Andrea Anampa-Guzmán’s Commitment to Survivorship Through Care and Advocacy
Advocate Spotlight: Dr. Andrea Anampa-Guzmán
Dr. Andrea Anampa-Guzmán’s experience in health care began in Lima, Peru, where…

Webinar: Black Men Taking Charge of Our Health – A Fireside Chat About “Knowing Your Numbers”
April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic…

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…

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…

The Path to Purpose: Marlena Murphy Finds Meaning in the Challenges
Advocate Spotlight: Marlena Murphy
Marlena Murphy’s cancer journey began when she discovered a lump in her left breast during…

NCCS Submits Comments on 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
NCCS submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), offering comments on the Medicare physician…