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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 [...]
NCCS Endorses Health Care Affordability Act
Recently, NCCS endorsed the Health Care Affordability Act — bicameral legislation making permanent the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA)…
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…
Webinar – Family Building and Cancer
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) recently presented the webinar "Family Building and Cancer," for an audience…
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…
Webinar – Multi Cancer Early Detection Tools (MCED): The Promise and Challenges
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) hosted an insightful webinar discussion exploring the groundbreaking field of…
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…
Susie Leigh – Founding a Movement, Shaping the Future
Meet Susan (Susie) Leigh, a four-time cancer survivor and one of the original founders of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. For decades, Susie has been at the forefront of the cancer survivorship movement, advocating for better care and support for those living with and beyond cancer.
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…
Patients First: Samantha & Samuel Siegel’s Marriage of Medicine and Advocacy
Advocate Spotlight: Drs. Samantha and Samuel Siegel
Samantha and Samuel Siegel started medical school together at Jefferson Medical…
Advocating for Change: Ethan Schilling’s Path from Childhood Cancer to Survivor Advocate
Advocate Spotlight: Ethan Schilling
A childhood cancer survivor himself, Ethan Schilling’s work as a psychologist is motivated…