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177 SEARCH RESULTS FOR: Care Planning

NCCS updates two long-standing publications; begins offering Cancer Survival Toolbox End of Life program as a standalone

July 19, 2012/in Cancer News, NCCS News Access to Care, Affordable Care Act, Care Planning, Palliative Care, Quality Cancer Care NCCS News

NCCS has recently updated two of its long-standing publications: one that addresses employment rights as a cancer survivor and the other that helps cancer patients understand and define their health insurance options and rights. The organization has also recognized that during the final stage of survivorship, having important discussions and making deliberate decisions can help patients […]

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NCCS Pocket Cancer Care Guide mobile app selected as an Official Honoree of the 16th Annual Webby Awards

April 11, 2012/in Cancer News, NCCS News Care Planning, Quality Cancer Care NCCS News

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) Pocket Cancer Care Guide mobile app has been selected as an Official Honoree of the 16th Annual Webby Awards. The mobile app, designed for cancer survivors and caregivers, allows users to quickly and easily build lists of practical questions to guide conversations with their doctors and nurses. This […]

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Virginia Cancer Institute is chosen for patient education effort

March 22, 2012/in Cancer News Care Planning, Quality Cancer Care NCCS News

Richmond-based Virginia Cancer Institute is the only medical practice in the United States engaged in this phase of this project. Lessons learned here will shape the Toolbox’s national launch. Under this program, the Virginia Cancer Institute is providing the Toolbox free of charge to its patients. This comprehensive kit consists of a resources booklet and […]

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Cancer Support Community launches navigating cancer cost toolkit

January 24, 2012/in Cancer News Care Planning, Quality Cancer Care NCCS News

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Coping with the Cost of Cancer – Third edition released In a recent study conducted by the Cancer Support Community (“CSC”), a majority (72.8%) of patients surveyed experienced some degree of emotional distress from managing cancer care costs. Additionally, 64.8% reported that their health care team did not discuss financial aspects […]

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ASCO announces new Cancer Survivorship Booklet – download now!

December 23, 2011/in Cancer News Care Planning, Quality Cancer Care NCCS News

After cancer treatment is complete, people often face a unique set of challenges and experience mixed emotions as they return to everyday life. That is why ASCO is offering a new booklet designed to help patients prepare for this transition and focus on their long-term health. This free booklet helps people understand what to expect […]

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Bill calling for written care plans for cancer patients introduced in Congress

December 21, 2011/in Cancer News Access to Care, Care Planning, Health Care Coverage, Quality Cancer Care, Survivorship Care NCCS News

Legislation created by leading cancer advocates and inspired by Institute of Medicine A bill aimed at making the cancer patient an informed and active participant in his or her own care was introduced in Congress on December 16th by Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA) and Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA). The Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act (CCCIA) […]

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One in Four elderly need care decisions made for them

April 1, 2010/in Cancer News Care Planning, Palliative Care, Quality Cancer Care NCCS News

New study results demonstrates the value of people making their end-of-life wishes known and designating someone to make treatment decisions for them. The study, described in an Associated Press article, “1 in 4 elderly need care decisions made for them,” showed that a significant number of the elderly will eventually need someone to make end-of-life decisions about their care. […]

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Brett Wilson – Navigating Childhood Cancer and Finding Purpose in Advocacy

September 13, 2023
Advocate Spotlight: Brett Wilson Brett Wilson's cancer experience started when she was just two years old. Her mother was concerned…
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Registration Open: 2023 State of Survivorship Survey Results Briefing | October 3

September 7, 2023
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) conducts an annual State of Survivorship Survey, in partnership with Edge…
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Northeast Regional Cancer Institute

 

“Perhaps one of the most impactful collaborations in Dr. Brereton’s extraordinary career remains his early work and long friendship with Ellen Stovall. Through him, and in turn through the thousands of lives he has touched, Ellen’s work continues, and her mission lives on.”

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