Planning Makes Working With Cancer Possible Oct 15, 2009
Barbara Hoffman, a founding chair of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, said, "Employment discrimination against cancer survivors has decreased. Most survivors are treated fairly at work, according to recent studies. Laws such as the (Americans with Disabilities Act) and the (Family and Medical Leave Act) are working. Also, attitudes about cancer exemplified by the use of terms such as cancer survivor and cancer survivorship have also helped to decrease workplace discrimination.".... (Click2Houston, TX)
Many Cancer Survivors Missing Needed Tests Jun 2, 2009
"That's true of people other than children, too," said Ellen Stovall, president of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship who has battled cancer three times herself. "Many cancer survivors have had enough of doctors and hospitals and may purposely avoid certain types of screening that might give them bad news," said Dr. Philip Rosoff, who directs a follow-up clinic for cancer survivors at Duke University. (Click2Houston, TX)
Progress but no cure reported at major cancer conference Jun 1, 2009
"We're not anywhere near where patients would like to be," says Ellen Stovall, a cancer survivor and acting president of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. "In the scientific community, things may look like breakthroughs. But they're really viewed much more soberly by patients.". (USA Today -- News)
Patient Advocate Foundation Partners with Breakaway from Cancer, Raising Awareness and Funds for Free Services Available to Cancer Patients Feb 23, 2009
In addition to supporting the patient programs and services offered by Patient Advocate Foundation, this year's Breakaway from Cancer will also raise funds to support the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, Prevent Cancer Foundation and The Wellness Community. Additional nonprofit partners in the initiative include The Lance Armstrong Foundation, Stand Up to Cancer and the Wellness Community. (PR Newswire)
Healthy living at heart of Tour scene Feb 21, 2009
Partners in the initiative include the Lance Armstrong Foundation, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, Patient Advocate Foundation, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Stand Up To Cancer and the Wellness Community. Those organizations joined close to 80 others to host booths at the Lifestyle Festival held in Solvang Park and the adjacent parking lot. (Lompoc Record, CA)
OmniPod(R) Insulin Management System Lets Team Type 1 Members Focus on Competing at Amgen Tour of California Feb 15, 2009
This year, the initiative continues to support the important programs and tools offered by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship and The Wellness Community. For more information and race updates see. (PR Newswire)
Cancer can bring out just the wrong words Feb 9, 2009
One of the most terrifying parts of cancer is that it often robs people of control over their bodies, their schedules, their plans for the future, says Ellen Stovall, who leads the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. Handle with care. (USA Today -- News)