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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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WCOE: Moving Towards Quality Cancer Care and Remembering an Advocate

This week NCCS CEO Shelley Fuld Nasso and Senior Health Policy Advisor Ellen Stovall presented in separate sessions at the…
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NCCS Responds to Dr. Don Dizon’s “The Awakening of the e-Patient” Commentary

In his ASCO Connection commentary, " The Awakening of the e-Patient: Are We Prepared to Engage?" Dr. Don Dizon confirms from the provider…
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“We Are Giving Ourselves Cancer” Op Ed: Consequences of Radiation from Medical Imaging

In a January 31st  New York Times  Op Ed,  Drs. Rita Redberg and Rebecca Smith-Bindman of UCSF Medical Center report on how the…
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NCCS Resources Included in eHealth Initiative’s Health IT Cancer Resource Guide

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is pleased to announce that the eHealth Initiative has included three of NCCS's patient…
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Journey Forward recognized for extraordinary contribution with Health Impact Award

Journey Forward has received the Wellsphere's Health Impact Award for its extraordinary contributions to cancer survivors. The award…
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NCCS adds care planning to Teamwork resource

NCCS has revised and updated Teamwork: the Cancer Patient’s Guide to Talking with Your Doctor booklet to include a sample treatment…
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NCCS receives Cardinal Health Foundation grant to improve patient safety

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship was selected by the Cardinal Health Foundation as one of 42 grant recipients to fund…
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NCCS updates two long-standing publications; begins offering Cancer Survival Toolbox End of Life program as a standalone

NCCS has recently updated two of its long-standing publications: one that addresses employment rights as a cancer survivor and the…
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NCCS Pocket Cancer Care Guide mobile app selected as an Official Honoree of the 16th Annual Webby Awards

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) Pocket Cancer Care Guide mobile app has been selected as an Official Honoree…
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Virginia Cancer Institute is chosen for patient education effort

Richmond-based Virginia Cancer Institute is the only medical practice in the United States engaged in this phase of this project. Lessons…

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