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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 [...]
COVID-19 and Cancer: Otis Brawley, MD on the Future of the Pandemic
Last week, NCCS hosted a conversation with cancer control expert and epidemiologist Otis Brawley, MD. NCCS CEO Shelley Fuld Nasso moderated the discussion. “We knew exactly who we wanted to be our first guest speaker in this series. Dr. Otis Brawley is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University, an oncologist and an epidemiologist. [...]
NCCS Joins Statement of Support for COVID-19 Vaccination of All Health Care Workers
NCCS joined other patient, professional, and research organizations of the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) in issuing a statement in…
NCCS Recommends That States Allocate COVID-19 Vaccines to Cancer Care Providers
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) and the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) sent a letter to the CDC's Advisory Committee…
NCCS Urges CDC Committee to Include Cancer Survivors in High-Risk Category for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
In a letter to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), NCCS urged the committee to review the data related…