Cancer Support Community

HOPA and Cancer Support Community Bring Together Patient and Pharmacist Points of View

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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MILWAUKEE, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The virtual interview is part of the CSC series, "Frankly Speaking about Cancer" and takes place via Zoom on Tuesday, February 27 at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time.

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  • The Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) has partnered with Cancer Support Community (CSC) for a live video interview with an oncology pharmacist and cancer patient.
  • The video interview will show the perspective of both the patient and pharmacist involved in cancer treatment and will highlight the role of oncology pharmacy.
  • The Cancer Support Community is a global nonprofit that uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer.
  • http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org
    The Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) supports hematology/oncology pharmacy professionals and promotes the role of the pharmacist in collaborative cancer care.

Lauren Barnes Joins Ossium Health’s Board of Directors

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Ossium Health, an innovative bioengineering company that established a first-of-its-kind bone marrow banking platform, today announced the appointment of Lauren Barnes to its Board of Directors.

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  • Ossium Health, an innovative bioengineering company that established a first-of-its-kind bone marrow banking platform, today announced the appointment of Lauren Barnes to its Board of Directors.
  • “Lauren’s expertise and proven track record in biopharmaceutical commercialization are invaluable assets,” said Kevin Caldwell, Ossium’s CEO, Co-Founder & President.
  • In addition, Barnes serves as a board member for Ascelia Pharma AB, a Swedish oncology drug development company with two late-stage drug candidates, and she recently completed her time as Chair of the Board of Directors for the non-profit Cancer Support Community.
  • “I am incredibly excited to join Ossium’s Board of Directors at this pivotal moment in the company’s journey,” said Barnes.

ESTEEMED ONCOLOGY NURSE BRINGS BOLD AND INNOVATIVE VISION AS NEW CEO OF RESPECTED NONPROFIT

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Sally succeeds Debbie Weir, who has worked tirelessly on behalf of patients, caregivers, and families in advancing the mission of the Cancer Support Community.

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  • Sally succeeds Debbie Weir, who has worked tirelessly on behalf of patients, caregivers, and families in advancing the mission of the Cancer Support Community.
  • Her relationship with CSC began in 2010 as a member of the Board of Trustees at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities.
  • In 2016, she became the local organization's CEO at the request of her fellow board members.
  • Over the course of her career, Ms. Werner held a variety of leadership roles in oncology and health administration.

Plexus Worldwide Continues Strong Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Initiatives

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Through its Strong in Pink initiative, Plexus continued to support charities including Cancer Support Community Arizona , Feeding America ®, and other affiliates across the United States including Cancer Support Community Los Angeles , Cancer Support Community Central Ohio , and Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee in honor of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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  • Through its Strong in Pink initiative, Plexus continued to support charities including Cancer Support Community Arizona , Feeding America ®, and other affiliates across the United States including Cancer Support Community Los Angeles , Cancer Support Community Central Ohio , and Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee in honor of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  • In recognition of BCAM, when both Plexus Lean and Plexus Slim were purchased, Plexus doubled its standard Nourish One donation to Feeding America and made a matching donation to Cancer Support Community Arizona and affiliate organizations across the globe to provide much-needed resources and support to individuals affected by breast cancer.
  • Plexus Worldwide has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to fighting breast cancer by donating over $477,000 to breast cancer organizations across the United States and around the world since 2019.
  • The company's dedication to this cause remains strong, and it's committed to expanding its support for breast cancer awareness initiatives in the years to come.

NCCN Summit Navigates Solutions for Financial and Other Cancer-Related Hardships

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—hosted a Patient Advocacy Summit to explore the role of navigation throughout the cancer process. A diverse group of subject matter experts addressed the impact patient navigation has on care and how to utilize navigators to reduce economic burdens and disparities in care. The speakers included patients and advocates, policymakers, health care providers, and health data analysts.

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    The summit featured a series of best practice presentations highlighting some of the tools available to assist in various areas of patient navigation.
  • Speakers identified significant financial hardships that can come with cancer care, which can contribute to logistical barriers or issues involving emotional well-being.
  • Navigating a patient through their healthcare coverage and preventing financial ruin from astronomical cancer care costs has grown more complex.
  • NCCN's annual Patient Advocacy Summit follows another recent Oncology Policy Summit where the organization unveiled recommendations for screening health-related social needs ( HRSN ) in cancer care.

LUNGevity Foundation's No One Missed Campaign Commemorates Third Year of #KnowYourBiomarker Storytelling Initiative

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit, today celebrates the third year of #KnowYourBiomarker, a social media initiative that highlights the stories of people living well with lung cancer. The initiative is part of LUNGevity's No One Missed campaign aimed at driving awareness of comprehensive biomarker testing in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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  • She started chemotherapy, which resulted in awful side effects that prevented her from being able to work.
  • After her healthcare team ordered biomarker testing, they discovered her cancer was positive for the ALK mutation and matched Shirley with a targeted therapy.
  • Now, three years after her diagnosis, Shirley is living her life to the fullest.
  • In addition to No One Missed's #KnowYourBiomarker initiative, LUNGevity has other ways to get involved during Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

NFL HEAD COACH PLEDGES TO PAY FORWARD SUPPORT HE RECEIVED WHEN FACING CANCER DIAGNOSIS

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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He continued to coach throughout his treatments and, in January 2021, he was declared cancer-free.

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  • He continued to coach throughout his treatments and, in January 2021, he was declared cancer-free.
  • Coach Rivera’s reflections are in line with the Cancer Support Community’s (CSC) experience serving hundreds of thousands of people impacted by cancer across the United States and beyond.
  • “I have been cancer-free since 2021 and now it’s my turn to pay it forward,” Coach Rivera explained in pre-recorded acceptance remarks, due to the Commanders playing schedule.
  • Coach Rivera’s dedication to supporting people facing a cancer diagnosis is just one of the reasons he was honored with the 2023 Founders Award for Spirit at CSC’s Annual Celebration.

Cancer Support Community’s New Short Documentary Film Named Official Selection at CINEHEALTH International Health and Wellness Film and Video Festival

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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has been named an Official Selection of the inaugural CINEHEALTH International Health and Wellness Film and Video Festival (CINEHEALTH).

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  • has been named an Official Selection of the inaugural CINEHEALTH International Health and Wellness Film and Video Festival (CINEHEALTH).
  • The six-part short documentary film series explores historical and current injustices, and provides education about cancer clinical trials, the personal benefits of participation, effective community-based approaches, and strategies for achieving inclusive, quality cancer care, which includes access to clinical trials.
  • CINEHEALTH is the first and only international film festival focusing exclusively on health and wellness.
  • go to: https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/healthequity#justified-medical-mi...
    For more information about Cancer Support Community’s health equity initiatives, including the Justified Medical Mistrust short documentary series and the Peer Clinical Trials Support Program, go to CSC’s Health Equity in Action page: https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/healthequity
    For more information about CINEHEALTH: https://www.cine-health.com/

Whitman-Walker Institute, Cancer Support Community and GRAIL Collaborate On Research Aimed at Advancing Health Equity in Cancer Screening and Care Through Multi-Cancer Early Detection

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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The Implementation and Navigation of Cancer Liquid biopsy to Understand Diverse Patient Experiences (INCLUDE) study will evaluate established community outreach strategies intended to build awareness and increase early cancer screening.

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  • The Implementation and Navigation of Cancer Liquid biopsy to Understand Diverse Patient Experiences (INCLUDE) study will evaluate established community outreach strategies intended to build awareness and increase early cancer screening.
  • As part of the collaboration, eligible individuals will be invited by Whitman-Walker to participate in this real-world study being undertaken in collaboration with Cancer Support Community.
  • For individuals who receive a Galleri cancer signal detected test result, Cancer Support Community will offer professionally-led support and navigation services, from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship.
  • Recent studies have also shown an elevated rate of cancer diagnosis for members of the LGBTQ community.

Strategic Radiology Enters Montana with New Member Intercity Radiology

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Strategic Radiology continues to expand its presence in the U.S. radiology marketplace with the addition of its first member in the state of Montana, Intercity Radiology. Located in Bozeman, MT, Intercity Radiology is a group of 11 board-certified, subspecialized radiologists who provide radiology services for the Bozeman Health system at multiple locations.

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  • Strategic Radiology continues to expand its presence in the U.S. radiology marketplace with the addition of its first member in the state of Montana, Intercity Radiology.
  • DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Strategic Radiology continues to expand its presence in the U.S. radiology marketplace with the addition of its first member in the state of Montana, Intercity Radiology.
  • Intercity Radiology is excited to partner with other groups in Strategic Radiology to grow and improve services to our patients.
  • "Intercity Radiology is excited to partner with other groups in Strategic Radiology to grow and improve services to our patients," said Paul Meier, MD, president, Intercity Radiology.