“Having a place to share experiences and questions with others, as well as learn how to cope, all from the comfort of their home, will greatly benefit cancer patients.” - Ted Kennedy, Jr.
Headlines
- Make Your Voice Heard. Take the Breaking Through Survey Now.
It’s been noted that many cancer survivors who experience constant, background pain also experience brief but sudden and severe episodes of pain (known as breakthrough pain in cancer or BTPc) that can occur without any apparent reason. - Enhancing Patient-Provider Communication in Lung Cancer Care
On November 30th 2011, the Cancer Support Community (CSC) hosted an educational webinar for oncology allied healthcare professionals entitled Enhancing Patient-Provider Communication in Lung Cancer Care. - CSC Announces Newest Staff Member, Linda House, RN, BSN, MSM, as Executive Vice President, External Affairs
The Cancer Support Community is pleased to announce the newest addition to its growing and vibrant staff; Linda House, RN, BSN, MSM, will be joining CSC as Executive Vice President of External Affairs. In this capacity, Linda will oversee all communications, development and policy efforts on behalf of the headquarters organization. - FDA Removes Approval for Key Medication for Advanced Breast Cancer
On Friday, November 18, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would remove metastatic breast cancer from the label for Avastin (bevacizumab).
- CSC Hosts National Cancer Summit
On November 5th, the Cancer Support Community hosted it’s biennial National Cancer Summit in Washington, DC to detail national progress made towards implementing recommendations in the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) 2007 report; Cancer Care for the Whole Patient: Meeting Psychosocial Health Needs. - CSC Featured in Wall Street Journal Exclusive
On Tuesday, October 11th, the Cancer Support Community released compelling new data on breast cancer survivorship through its inaugural Breast Cancer M.A.P. (Mind Affects the Physical) Index. Journalist Melinda Beck gives voice to the story through personal accounts shared in a front-page feature in the Health & Wellness section of The Wall Street Journal. - CSC Announces New Findings in Breast Cancer Survivorship through Inaugural M.A.P. Index
WASHINGTON, DC, October 11, 2011 — New data collected from more than 1,000 breast cancer survivors finds that many experience significant social and emotional issues not adequately addressed by the current standard of care. These findings are outlined in an inaugural Breast Cancer M.A.P. Index, released by the Cancer Support Community (CSC), a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that social and emotional support are critical, integrated components of complete cancer care, through original peer-reviewed research, personalized support and education services. - More Headlines
