NCCS brought together 10 Elevate Ambassadors from across the country for two exciting days of training and workshops. At the conclusion of training, Ambassadors will be prepared to return to their communities with a course of action for carrying out their survivorship projects.
The high costs of lifesaving cancer care have burdened millions of survivors, causing them to cut spending on essential items, file for bankruptcy, or lose their homes, according to a KHN-NPR investigation of America's medical debt.
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Cancer survivors, NCCS needs your input! Complete our anonymous, 15-minute 2022 State of Cancer Survivorship Survey to inform our work to address your needs. Your participation will help improve the future of cancer care.
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NCCS is proud to host today's Virtual CPAT Symposium & Hill Week Kickoff. These speakers will discuss policy, mental health, & AYA cancer research. Those who registered for Hill Week will have the opportunity to join virtual meetings with their Members of Congress. #VirtualCPAT22
Dear slumlords in the city limits of Birmingham,
This is your courtesy notice. Clean up your properties. Now.
The conditions I've seen your tenants living in are totally unacceptable.
Some cancer patients can safely skip radiation or chemotherapy after surgery, according to findings from two studies exploring gentler cancer care.
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In NCCS’ State or Cancer Survivorship Survey, survivors tell us that exercise is a top concern but they don’t feel like they are getting the guidance they need from their care team. @CancerAdvocacy#ASCO22 https://t.co/XVMdFCNTOu
Starting Day 2 of #CPAT with @AndrewConte - Telling your story in 140 characters. “When we talk about ourselves, we’re our own favorite story.”
🙋🏼♀️totally failed the 140 character story limit. 🤷♀️No surprises there, I am verbose 🤣
#TinyTruth#TellingOurTruth#cancer
#Amen When having the tough conversations, remember AMEN:
A. Affirm
M. Meet them where they are
E. Education
N. No matter what
Dr. Smith bringing and sharing the knowledge! 🔥 It sounds like call and response in here. #IYKYK#CPAT22#hapc
Palliative care, aka comfort care, is an interdisciplinary medical caregiving approach aimed at optimizing quality of life and mitigating suffering among people with serious, complex, and often terminal illnesses
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We began the final day of the CPAT Symposium with a toast to celebrate Erin Cummings’ (@HodgkinsIntl) 50 years of #cancersurvivorship. Congratulations, Erin! #CPAT22
OUR KIDS ARE AT RISK! Breast cancer is not a female’s disease, because of DNA and Genes we MUST BE CONCERNED FOR OUR CHILDREN! Girls and Boys!
@kirbylewis49#CPAT22