NCCS Survivorship Newsletter - March 2010

Sign Up for a Free Survivorship Teleconference Series

The Eighth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through, and Beyond Cancer kicks off next month!

Whether you’re in treatment for cancer now, went through it years ago, or are caring for someone with cancer, you are a cancer survivor. These free telephone workshops can help you deal with some of the issues that affect cancer survivors, and empower you to take charge of difficult situations.
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NCCS Joins the Commission on Cancer

NCCS has accepted an invitation to join the Commission on Cancer to improve the quality of care and services received by cancer patients.
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NCCS 2010 Spring Calendar

Check out some of our upcoming events:
• Celebrate survivorship at the annual NCCS Rays of HopeTM Gala, April 28

• Join team NCCS at the Revlon Run/Walk for Women in New York City on May 1

• Get involved in Breakaway from Cancer® with two "Breakaway Rides" in April and the Amgen Tour of California, May 16 - 23

• Register for the Oncology on CanvasSM: Expressions of a Cancer Journey Art Competition, now through June 10
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A Survivor Like You

When 10-year cancer survivor Suzanne Lindley had a chance to address members of Congress, she told them "If just one physician had written a care plan with options for my treatment, it would have prepared me for the next steps." Her next steps were scary, confusing, and frustrating – marked by poor communication and a lot of surprise.
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Don't Miss Out - Apply for FREE Advocacy Training by April 2!

Take advantage of an amazing opportunity to learn all about cancer advocacy at the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund’s 2010 Advocacy Training Conference.

This year NCCS is pleased to announce a scholarship program for qualified advocates to attend this conference, held in Washington, D.C., May 22 - 25, 2010.