News and Reports
To be an effective advocate, whether for yourself or at the federal level, it is important to stay informed. Below you'll find a list of the most recent cancer news so you can stay up to date. By clicking on the title, you'll be able to learn more about the latest news, find out how you can make a difference, and leave your comments after reading what others are saying.
Journey Forward, an NCCS Collaborative Program, Wins 2010 Cancer Patient Education Network (CPEN) Gold Star Award - August 19, 2010
Journey Forward was selected as a Gold Star winner for the Cancer Patient Education Network Award, which celebrates the achievement of individuals or organizations whose efforts have resulted in extraordinary contributions to patients, families or health care practitioners.
Navigating the Continuum of Care - August 13, 2010
Read the latest blog post from NCCS President and CEO, Tom Sellers, featured on the Kenneth B. Schwartz Center blog, Bedside Manner.
New blog: Starting from Scratch - August 9, 2010
A cancer survivor shares her first-hand experience with beginning to coordinate her survivorship care
Check out the latest Cancerversary blog post! - July 28, 2010
Read about what it was like to experience a recent Capitol Hill event NCCS participated in.
Advocacy in Action Video Cast Now Live! - July 27, 2010
A series of videos featuring leaders in the cancer advocacy community including NCCS President and CEO, Tom Sellers, is available for viewing.
Cancer 'always in the back of my mind' for 3-time survivor - July 14, 2010
NCCS Super Advocate, Jasan Zimmerman, is featured in a CNN Health article about childhood cancer survivors and the risk of second cancers.
Cancer patient's essay is tribute to a healer - July 9, 2010
Richmond, Va., cancer survivor Greg Frazee gives thanks for the care and compassion he received from his nurse-practitioner during treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Cancer Advocacy Groups Discuss the Issues at ASCO - July 7, 2010
The latest issue of Oncology Times features a recap of two events NCCS and other cancer advocacy groups participated in at the ASCO meeting in June.
Cancerversary in CURE - July 2, 2010
The Cancerversary site is listed as a Web Find in the summer issue of CURE Magazine
USA Today Supplement: Survivorship: Living through and beyond cancer - June 30, 2010
NCCS President and CEO, Tom Sellers, talks about his experience with cancer, the need for cancer care planning and an ideal vision of cancer care for all in today's insert in USA Today
