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Dame Shellie Hunt Founder of the Women of Global Change Honored with Humanitarian Doctorate in London

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Sunday, January 29, 2023
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ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dame Shellie Hunt was honored to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism in London this winter.

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  • ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dame Shellie Hunt was honored to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism in London this winter.
  • While in London, Dr. Dame Shellie Hunt was also asked and honored to speak at the UK Parliament about women changing the world.
  • Women of Global Change has International Chapters that provide both hands-on and in-person educational and social impact projects.
  • To find out more about Dame Shellie Hunt or the Women of Global Change opportunities and happenings go to: Womenofglobalchange.com
    WGC is always looking to collaborate with other organizations so please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected] for more information.

Cancer Support Community Announces Partnership with National Rural Oncology Collective to Provide More Comprehensive Care to Cancer Patients in Breckinridge County, Kentucky

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) today announced that it is partnering with the National Rural Oncology Collaborative (NROC) to make medical oncology treatments and cancer support services available at Breckinridge Health, a critical-access hospital located in the rural community of Hardinsburg, Kentucky.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) today announced that it is partnering with the National Rural Oncology Collaborative (NROC) to make medical oncology treatments and cancer support services available at Breckinridge Health, a critical-access hospital located in the rural community of Hardinsburg, Kentucky.
  • Additionally, only 25% of rural healthcare professionals think their patients have adequate access to mental health services.
  • We are proud to lead this effort with Cancer Support Community, said Mitchell Berenson, MPH, President and CEO, Community Infusion Solutions, parent organization to the National Rural Oncology Collaborative.
  • Together, NROC and CIS are uniquely positioned to deliver high-quality oncology infusion services, address disparities in cancer care by and serve as a conduit for social and emotional cancer support for patients in rural America.

Cancer Support Community Names Courtney Yohe Savage as Senior Vice President, Policy and Advocacy

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC), the worlds largest provider of cancer support with a network of 175 locations across the United States and Canada, announced today that Courtney Yohe Savage, MPP, will serve as its next Senior Vice President, Policy and Advocacy, starting November 15, 2022.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC), the worlds largest provider of cancer support with a network of 175 locations across the United States and Canada, announced today that Courtney Yohe Savage, MPP, will serve as its next Senior Vice President, Policy and Advocacy, starting November 15, 2022.
  • A recognized strategic leader and policy expert, Yohe has over 20 years of experience in health policy, advocacy, and government relations.
  • With that experience in mind, she understands the important role the Cancer Support Community and its free services play in the lives of people impacted by cancer.
  • CSC furthers its focus on patient advocacy through its Cancer Policy Institute, informing public policy in Washington, D.C., and across the nation.

Cancer Support Community Releases Report on Cancer Cachexia

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) released their Cancer Cachexia Voice of the Patient Report as a follow-up to their Externally-Led Patient Focused Drug Development Meeting.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) released their Cancer Cachexia Voice of the Patient Report as a follow-up to their Externally-Led Patient Focused Drug Development Meeting.
  • The Cancer Cachexia Voice of the Patient Report details experiences of living with cancer cachexia and perspectives on current and future treatment options for cancer cachexia.
  • To read the report, watch the live recording of this meeting, and find the meeting transcript please visit https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/cachexia-pfdd
    As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community (CSC), including its Gildas Club network partners, is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
  • The organizations Institute for Excellence in Psychosocial Care includes an international network that offers the highest quality social and emotional support for people impacted by cancer, as well as a community of support available online and over the phone.

Broadway Star Sierra Boggess and Sister Allegra Boggess to Run the TCS New York City Marathon for the Cancer Support Community

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning Broadway star Sierra Boggess and her sister, music educator Allegra Boggess will be running the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 6, to raise awareness and funds for the Cancer Support Community (CSC).

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning Broadway star Sierra Boggess and her sister, music educator Allegra Boggess will be running the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 6, to raise awareness and funds for the Cancer Support Community (CSC).
  • The sisters are teaming up with CSC for the organizations second year as an Official Charity Partner of the marathon.
  • After she saw the TCS New York City Marathon last year, she came to me and said, We need to do this together.
  • With a break in her busy Broadway schedule, the timing was right for Sierra to run the 2022 marathon.

Cancer Support Community and Carevive Partner on Innovative Care Delivery Model

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) and Carevive are partnering to provide an innovative nursing and social work team-based care delivery model to health systems across the U.S.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) and Carevive are partnering to provide an innovative nursing and social work team-based care delivery model to health systems across the U.S.
  • PROmpt cancer care management is a cancer care management technology used for treatment and survivorship care planning, and symptom monitoring and management used to improve the treatment experience of patients with cancer and improve survival outcomes, while lowering costs.
  • Carevive has licensed cancer care management technology to over 50 cancer centers across the U.S. over the past decade.
  • The proactive and innovative model addresses numerous shortfalls in current cancer care delivery and keeps a real-life cancer care team engaged with patients while at home.

The Cancer Support Community Applauds the Appointment of Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to Director of the National Cancer Institute

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) enthusiastically supports President Bidens selection of Monica Bertagnolli, MD to the position of director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) enthusiastically supports President Bidens selection of Monica Bertagnolli, MD to the position of director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
  • Bertagnolli is a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School and serves as chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at Brigham and Womens Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
  • CSC anticipates fruitful collaboration with Dr. Bertagnolli and the NCI moving forward, ushering in an exciting period of cancer research.
  • CSC furthers its focus on patient advocacy through its Cancer Policy Institute, informing public policy in Washington, D.C. and across the nation.

Cancer Support Community Launches Nationwide Campaign #GetScreened to Encourage Routine Cancer Screenings

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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[Had] I not had the screenings, I would not have found it, said Jennifer, who was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram.

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  • [Had] I not had the screenings, I would not have found it, said Jennifer, who was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram.
  • People will be directed to a specially-designed landing page that also serves as an educational hub for information and support related to routine screenings.
  • Through this #GetScreened campaign, the organization is answering the White Houses call to action to mobilize people to resume their missed or delayed routine cancer screenings.
  • For more information about the pledge and to access resources on routine cancer screenings, visit: https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/getscreened
    As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community (CSC), including its Gildas Club network partners, is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.

Cancer Support Community Celebrates Inaugural Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) has designated June 28 as Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day to celebrate the dedication and passion of its global network.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) has designated June 28 as Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day to celebrate the dedication and passion of its global network.
  • This day of awareness highlights CSC, Gildas Club, and healthcare partners and their active mission to provide free support and resources to everyone impacted by cancer.
  • In 2009, Gildas Club and The Wellness Community merged to form the Cancer Support Community.
  • As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community (CSC), including its Gildas Club network partners, is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.

Cancer Support Community Announces Founders Award for Innovation Honoree

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Friday, May 13, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) has announced that the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson will be the recipient of the 2022 Founders Award for Innovation.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) has announced that the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson will be the recipient of the 2022 Founders Award for Innovation.
  • This distinguished event is designed to honor the legacy of the Cancer Support Community and the visionary individuals and organizations who exemplify support for people living with cancer and their families and friends.
  • To register for the event and more information, go to https://bit.ly/AnnualCelebration22
    As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community (CSC), including its Gildas Club affiliates, is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
  • For more information, please call the toll-free Cancer Support Helpline at 888-793-9355 or visit www.CancerSupportCommunity.org.