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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 [...]
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Medicare Care Choices Program and Cancer Care Planning for Medicare Beneficiaries

An op-ed authored by NCCS CEO Shelley Fuld Nasso and published in the Santa Barbara Independent today championed hospice care, the…
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Rep. Lois Capps Speaks on Bill to Improve Cancer Care Planning (Video)

Representative Lois Capps (D-CA) recently spoke about the importance of the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act and the…
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NCCS Applauds Test of Care Choices for Cancer Patients

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) applauds the recent decision by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen…
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NCCS CEO’s Article via CURE “Aiming to Improve Quality of Cancer Care”

In a recent article posted online via CURE Magazine, Shelley Fuld Nasso describes experiences that underscore the need for improved…
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Medicare Payment Reform: A Chance to Advance Patient-Centered Cancer Care

NCCS is following two important policy developments that will impact Medicare payments for physician services. Congress is making early…
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Wall Street Journal Article Highlights Two of NCCS’ Policy Priorities

The Journey Forward program and H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, two of NCCS' top priorities, are…
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Call to Action: Contact Congress and Support the 2013 PACT Act

Earlier this month, the House Ways & Means and Senate Finance Committees unveiled a Medicare reform package that transitions the…
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Bipartisan Bill to Improve Cancer Care is Introduced in House by Representatives Capps and Boustany

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-CA) and Congressman Charles Boustany, Jr., M.D., (R-LA) today introduced the Planning…

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