NCCS Survivorship Newsletter - November 2009
Counting Down to Kaleidoscope - a Celebration of Skating, Song, and Survivorship Kaleidoscope, a holiday entertainment special, addresses issues surrounding women and cancer through an extraordinary collaboration with 10 advocacy partners, including NCCS. The show includes legendary figure skaters Scott Hamilton and Dorothy Hamill, and performances by Olivia Newton-John and FOX’s “American Idol” former contestant David Archuleta. Learn more, including how to get FREE tickets >> _______________________________________________	Cancer Advocate Spotlight: Thomas P. Sellers NCCS’s new President & CEO, Tom Sellers, is no stranger to cancer advocacy. Read more >> Toolbox Module Highlight: Caring for the Caregiver Surviving cancer takes a team, and caregivers play an important role on that team. It’s common for caregivers to become overwhelmed by caring for a cancer survivor, and it’s important to keep in mind that a caregiver is also a survivor, or a co-survivor, because they too are surviving the challenges, responsibilities, and life-changing effects of the disease and its treatment. The Caring for the Caregiver module shares real-life stories and solutions that can provide caregivers with the hope and options they need, while showing ways to balance their own personal needs with those of the person they are caring for. Listen now >>
Taking Care Plans to the Senate! You wouldn't set out on a road trip without a map, would you? Yet, so many people with cancer don’t have a guide to their treatment options and follow-up care. The Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act (CCCIA) empowers cancer survivors to participate in decision-making with their doctors and planning out their long-term care, while facilitating better coordination among multiple healthcare providers. It's thorough, individualized, and it meets survivors’ needs. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) has just introduced the Senate version of the CCCIA, S. 1773. Having the CCCIA in the Senate moves us another step closer to making cancer care planning as a regular part of cancer treatment a reality. But we need your help! Urge your Senators to co-sponsor S. 1773 >> _______________________________________________
Celebrate a Caregiver A caregiver can be a family member, friend, or neighbor – anyone who provides support and assistance to someone experiencing a life-limiting illness, such as cancer. November is national family caregiver’s month, and we at NCCS encourage you to thank your own caregiver or a caregiver you know this month. By creating a Cancerversary page honoring your caregiver, you can share with others what this person’s selfless work means to you. It’s quick and easy to do, and it’s a great way to show appreciation for the many things a caregiver does. Create a Cancerversary page >> _________________________________________
New Additions to the Cancerversary Site We just added two big new features to the Cancerversary site: a blog and poll section! The Cancerversary blog helps you connect with others and share your experiences, reflect on the different interpretations of Cancerversary, and exchange resources and information. We also created a Cancerversary Polls section where you can share your opinions about survivorship and issues that affect you as a survivor, loved-one or caregiver. Check out Cancerversary.org today! >> _________________________________________
Cancer Survival Toolbox® Wins 2009 Web Health Award! NCCS was awarded a 2009 Web Health Award for the Cancer Survival Toolbox section of the NCCS Web site! NCCS took home the Gold in the Community Organization Division in the Patient Education Class. See all the awards the Toolbox has won >>

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