Cancer survivor

Markleville Student Awarded Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Oncology, Childhood cancer, Cancer survivor, Markleville

As part of these efforts, Markleville residentAbigail Davis has been selected as a 2020 recipient through the company's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program.

Key Points: 
  • As part of these efforts, Markleville residentAbigail Davis has been selected as a 2020 recipient through the company's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program.
  • Forty-three students, the largest cohort to date, have each been awarded a $5,000 renewable scholarship (for a total of $10,000) through this year's program.
  • Throughout her journey, Abigail was met with an outpouring of love from her community, a support system that helped her overcome childhood cancer.
  • Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Program has focused on advancing childhood cancer research, providing family and patient support and serving as a resource to families managing the long-term effects of cancer treatment.

Heber Student Awarded Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Oncology, Cancer survivor, Childhood cancer, Medical specialties, Cancer, Heber City, Utah, Clinical medicine, Medicine

HEBER, Utah, Dec. 14, 2020 The costly treatment associated with childhood cancer can lead to long-term financial challenges, including questions of how to afford higher education.

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  • HEBER, Utah, Dec. 14, 2020 The costly treatment associated with childhood cancer can lead to long-term financial challenges, including questions of how to afford higher education.
  • As part of these efforts, Heber resident Andrew Felsted has been selected as a 2020 recipient through the company's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program.
  • Forty-three students, the largest cohort to date, have each been awarded a $5,000 renewable scholarship (for a total of $10,000) through this year's program.
  • Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Program has focused on advancing childhood cancer research, providing family and patient support and serving as a resource to families managing the long-term effects of cancer treatment.

NCCN Patient Advocacy Summit Emphasizes Treating Every Cancer Patient as an Individual

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
National Comprehensive Cancer Network, NCCN, Oncology, Medical specialties, Medicine, Patient advocacy, Cancer survivor, Health care, Cancer-related fatigue, Inspire

"Cancer survivors are more than their age, gender, or disease," explained keynote speaker Jan S. White, Cancer Survivor and Patient Advocate.

Key Points: 
  • "Cancer survivors are more than their age, gender, or disease," explained keynote speaker Jan S. White, Cancer Survivor and Patient Advocate.
  • The National Comprehensive Cancer Network ( NCCN ) is a not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education.
  • NCCN is dedicated to improving and facilitating quality, effective, efficient, and accessible cancer care so patients can live better lives.
  • The NCCN Guidelines for Patients provide expert cancer treatment information to inform and empower patients and caregivers, through support from the NCCN Foundation .

California Students Awarded Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Survivor & Sibling Scholarships

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Monday, December 7, 2020
Oncology, Cancer survivor, Childhood cancer, Cancer, Medical specialties, Clinical medicine, Medicine

As part of these efforts, California residents Sana Moezzi and Ethan Salmeron have been selected as 2020 recipients through the company's Childhood Cancer Survivor & Sibling Scholarship program.

Key Points: 
  • As part of these efforts, California residents Sana Moezzi and Ethan Salmeron have been selected as 2020 recipients through the company's Childhood Cancer Survivor & Sibling Scholarship program.
  • Forty-three students, the largest cohort to date, have each been awarded a $5,000 renewable scholarship (for a total of $10,000) through this year's program.
  • Sana, a childhood cancer survivor, was diagnosed with cancer during her senior year of high school.
  • Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Program has focused on advancing childhood cancer research, providing family and patient support and serving as a resource to families managing the long-term effects of cancer treatment.

Albuquerque Student Awarded Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship

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Monday, December 7, 2020
Oncology, Childhood cancer, Cancer survivor, Cancer, Medical specialties, Clinical medicine, Medicine

As part of these efforts, Albuquerque resident Abigail Pribisova has been selected as a 2020 recipient through the company's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program.

Key Points: 
  • As part of these efforts, Albuquerque resident Abigail Pribisova has been selected as a 2020 recipient through the company's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program.
  • The scholarship program was developed to alleviate the financial strain on families that often results from expensive cancer treatments by helping to fund school tuition and fees.
  • Forty-three students, the largest cohort to date, have each been awarded a $5,000 renewable scholarship (for a total of $10,000) through this year's program.
  • Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Program has focused on advancing childhood cancer research, providing family and patient support and serving as a resource to families managing the long-term effects of cancer treatment.

Milwaukee Student Awarded Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship

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Monday, December 7, 2020
Oncology, Milwaukee, Childhood cancer, Cancer survivor, Northwestern Mutual, Wisconsin

As part of these efforts, Milwaukee residentElizabeth Kuhlmann has been selected as a 2020 recipient through the company's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program.

Key Points: 
  • As part of these efforts, Milwaukee residentElizabeth Kuhlmann has been selected as a 2020 recipient through the company's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program.
  • Forty-three students, the largest cohort to date, have each been awarded a $5,000 renewable scholarship (for a total of $10,000) through this year's program.
  • Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Program has focused on advancing childhood cancer research, providing family and patient support and serving as a resource to families managing the long-term effects of cancer treatment.
  • Our efforts are focused nationally on curing childhood cancer, and locally on education, neighborhoods and making our hometown of Milwaukee a great destination.

Mulino Student Awarded Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship

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Monday, December 7, 2020
Pediatric cancers, Childhood cancer, Cancer survivor, Oncology, Medicine, Health care

As part of these efforts, Mulino residentKaitlin Gartrell has been selected as a 2020 recipient through the company's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program.

Key Points: 
  • As part of these efforts, Mulino residentKaitlin Gartrell has been selected as a 2020 recipient through the company's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program.
  • Forty-three students, the largest cohort to date, have each been awarded a $5,000 renewable scholarship (for a total of $10,000) through this year's program.
  • Through her own cancer journey and work with this organization, Kaitlin decided to pursue a career as a pediatric oncologist with the goal of impacting those affected by childhood cancer.
  • Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Program has focused on advancing childhood cancer research, providing family and patient support and serving as a resource to families managing the long-term effects of cancer treatment.

Northeast Business Group on Health Releases Employer Guide to Cancer Survivorship

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Oncology, Articles, Cancer survivor, Cancer, Health

NEW YORK, Dec. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) has released Cancer Survivorship: Challenges and Opportunities for Employers, a new guide to help HR and benefits leaders fully understand the complex issues associated with cancer survivorship and to create a workplace that supports people living with cancer and is productive for everyone.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) has released Cancer Survivorship: Challenges and Opportunities for Employers, a new guide to help HR and benefits leaders fully understand the complex issues associated with cancer survivorship and to create a workplace that supports people living with cancer and is productive for everyone.
  • The guide, Cancer Survivorship: Challenges and Opportunities for Employers, identifies six major categories of challenges that many cancer survivors face and how employers can best support them.
  • These six categories include physical health, mental and social health, wellness and healthy lifestyle, family and friends, finances and work.
  • The guide notes that the benefits of cancer survivors continuing to work or returning to work dont accrue only to them.

Strengthening Our Communities: Cancer Support Community CNJ Provides Virtual Education and Support to Teachers and Professionals

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Health, Cancer Support Community, Cancer, Oncology, Mental health, Medicine, Cancer survivor, Psycho-Oncology

Now more than ever, these "kid-centered" professionals are on the front lines for students as they manage through a pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Now more than ever, these "kid-centered" professionals are on the front lines for students as they manage through a pandemic.
  • About Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey:
    Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey (CSCCNJ) is a registered 501(c)(3).
  • As experts in oncology mental health, the organization provides support, education, and hope to all people with cancer and their loved ones.
  • Backed by evidence that the best cancer care includes social and emotional support, CSCCNJ creates a caring community to help individuals live with, through and beyond cancer.

The American Cancer Society and Pfizer Launch Community Grants Focused on Addressing Systemic Race-Related Barriers that Contribute to Disparities in care Among Black Men and Women with Cancer

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Oncology, Health, Cancer survivor, Cancer, Medical specialties, Medicine, Health care quality, Anna María Nápoles, Gynecologic cancer disparities in the United States

ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The American Cancer Society and Pfizer have approved grants totaling more than $3.7 million in 10 communities focused on reducing racial disparities in care and helping optimize cancer outcomes for Black men and women.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The American Cancer Society and Pfizer have approved grants totaling more than $3.7 million in 10 communities focused on reducing racial disparities in care and helping optimize cancer outcomes for Black men and women.
  • The goal is to address systemic race-related barriers and disparities in the delivery of care that impact outcomes across all cancer types.
  • The grants, funded by Pfizer Global Medical Grants and overseen by the American Cancer Society, are part of the Addressing Racial Disparities in Cancer Care Competitive Grant Program, a three-year collaboration working to promote equity in factors that impact cancer outcomes for Black men and women.
  • The awardees will pursue a variety of efforts, from cancer screening to support in cancer survivorship, for Black men and women that could otherwise go unserved.