July CPAN News Bulletin

Advocacy Chats - Insightful Conversations on Policy Issues & Cancer Research

National Organization for Rare Disorders - A cancer diagnosis can be devastating, and patients diagnosed with rare cancers face added uncertainty. Coping with a rare disease can be scary, but there are organizations that can help. On July 13, Rose Gerber, director of patient advocacy & education at COA, and Jill Polander, RN, MSN, vice president of patient services at the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), discussed NORD’s research into lesser known and new diseases, including cancer, and work to support patients navigating rare diagnoses. Stream it on @OncologyCOA's YouTube channel today.

ICYMI: The History of Cancer Survivorship - Cancer survivorship is a vital part of cancer care and planning. Last month, COA’s Rose Gerber spoke with Judy Pearson, founder of A 2nd Act to explore the history of the movement, the state of survivorship, and how A 2nd Act helps cancer survivors launch their second acts. Stream it on @OncologyCOA's YouTube channel today.

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