Advocacy in Action! NCCS CPAT member Michael Holtz, APR, MPRCA presented a webinar on Colorectal Cancer and Men’s Mental Health for the #MensHealthNetwork , sharing his survivorship story, the current colorectal cancer landscape, and the importance of men taking care of their mental health.

Join us June 26-28 in Arlington, VA for the 2024 CPAT Symposium. This event helps new & experienced advocates develop advocacy skills, advocate for cancer policy on Capitol Hill, and learn about survivorship topics impacting their lives. Register now: tinyurl.com/4ud8djrs

NCCS's Elena Jeannotte and GRAIL's Anuraag Kansal attended the NCCN Annual Meeting and presented their poster about the impacts of a cancer diagnosis on patients and caregivers based on insights from our annual State of Survivorship Survey. Learn more: canceradvocacy.org/state-of-survi…

Meet Sally, a cancer survivor & patient advocate who attended the #CPAT23 Symposium and gained the skills to address policy issues affecting cancer survivors. Support the CPAT Scholarship Fund and help more survivors gain the skills they need.
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Meet Alyssa Fischer-Reeder, a stage IV Head Neck Cancer survivor. Facing a scary diagnosis and path ahead, Alyssa found hope and it carried her through. Learn more about Alyssa’s experience in this month’s Advocate Spotlight: canceradvocacy.org/finding-hope-i…
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Want to advocate for better cancer care? Join our Cancer Policy & Advocacy Team (CPAT). Make an impact, no matter your expertise.
Get involved: canceradvocacy.org/get-involved/c… #CancerSurvivor #CancerAdvocacy #MakingADifference

Webinar alert! Join NCCS Vice-Chair Lisa D. T. Rice and Know Your Numbers DC Founder Lamont Mitchell for “Black Men Taking Charge of Our Health.” Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

In recognition of #AYACancerAwareness week, here's an overview of important information about the AYA cancer community. #ayaware #ayacancer and #AYACancerAwareness

Living with advanced or metastatic cancer? The NCCS Metastatic Checklist is a valuable resource for your care. One survivor hailed it as the 'best cancer care guide' with straight talk and respect. Get it now: survivorshipchecklist.org #CancerSurvivorship #MetastaticCancer

Webinar alert! Join NCCS Vice-Chair Lisa D. T. Rice and Know Your Numbers DC Founder Lamont Mitchell for “Black Men Taking Charge of Our Health.” Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Adolescent and Young Adults cancer survivors experience disparities in diagnosis, treatment, insurance coverage, and outcomes as compared to other age groups. Disparities are compounded for AYAs from marginalized communities. #ayaware #ayacancer and #AYACancerAwareness

Welcome to #ayaware week!

This week is dedicated to shining a spotlight on the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer community and the unique challenges they face. Stay updated on AYA information and resources all week by following: #ayaware #ayacancer and #AYACancerAwareness

Webinar alert! Join us for “Making Integrative Oncology Regular & Routine: A Practical Guide to Meeting the Demands of Patients and the Needs of Health Systems.” Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Did you miss the 'Compassion in Oncology: A Powerful Antidote to a Patient’s Negative Emotions' webinar? Don't worry. You can still learn about the importance of compassion in quality cancer care. Watch the recording now: canceradvocacy.org/webinar-compas…

Today's final panel discussed the new Medicare Physician Fee Schedule codes for patient navigation, addressing the challenges of their implementation and raising awareness among providers. The expert panel included the perspectives of government officials, health care…

Keynote speaker Kristen Dahlgren , Co-Founder of The Pink Eraser Project shared insight on the promise of vaccines for breast cancer. #CPR24 #Cancer #Vaccines #BreastCancer #Cancer Advocacy

In our second panel, a group of experts discussed the latest efforts of state prescription drug affordability boards to address the cost of prescription drugs, as well as the implications for patient access. #CPR24 #CancerAdvocacy #CancerSurvivorship

NCCS board member, Otis Brawley, MD kicked off the second session providing data about cancer incidence disparities in different demographic groups (age, race, education), followed by a panel of experts who discussed cancer in young adults and the implications for research,…

For the first presentation of our Cancer Policy Roundtable, two-time breast cancer survivor Liza Fues, JD shared her perspective as a survivor and advocate. #CPR24