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 and professional commitment to addressing health disparities within marginalized communities. He was first introduced to cancer survivorship research by his mentor, Dr. Folakemi T. Odedina, while working in the Cancer Health Equity Research ...
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 diagnosis. Raised in the Dominican Republic, Marielle was deeply influenced by her grandmother, who worked in a local hospital pharmacy. "She would take me around and walk me through all the ...
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 College in 2008, the only married couple in their cohort. While Samuel had been managing chronic health conditions since his early 20s, including inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune liver disease, their third ...
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 by his commitment to meeting the psychological needs of children, adolescents, and families whose lives have been impacted by cancer and other chronic health conditions. Ethan’s personal experience with cancer started when his ...
Webinar: Making Integrative Oncology Regular & Routine: A Practical Guide to Meeting the Demands of Patients and the Needs of Health Systems
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) Presents the Survivorship Champions webinar "Making Integrative Oncology Regular & Routine: A Practical Guide to Meeting the Demands of Patients and the Needs of Health Systems." Conventional cancer treatments usually focus on treating the cancer directly. Integrative oncology treats the whole person, incorporating ...
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 minority communities and reducing health disparities. The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) presents a fireside chat between NCCS Vice-Chair Lisa D. T. Rice and Lamont Mitchell, prostate ...
Finding Hope in Adversity: Alyssa Fischer-Reeder’s Path to Survivorship
In 2003, Alyssa Fischer-Reeder graduated from American University in Washington, DC, with a BA in Education and Communication and decided to enroll in a Master’s program before becoming ill. At first, she noticed that the back of her tongue was a bit sore but soon realized that she could feel ...
Webinar – Compassion in Oncology: A Powerful Antidote to a Patient’s Negative Emotions
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) Presents "Compassion in Oncology: A Powerful Antidote to a Patient's Negative Emotions," a webinar featuring Dr. Michael Crain and Claudio Pannunzio from The Patient is U. Their presentation explores the concept of "Empathy + Action = Compassion" and shares the benefits of compassionate ...
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 life for head and neck cancer survivors. The treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC) often involves surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. This treatment is critical for controlling or curing head and ...
