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Dear Friends,
As we approach the end of the year, what things are you thankful for?
For us there is so much to give thanks for. From announcing a new collaboration with Walgreens, winning awards for our digital content, to releasing new free educational materials, we had a very busy and thankful November.
None of it would've been possible without you and your support of our mission.
See below to check out where we've been this past month and feel free to forward to your friends and loved ones.
In Appreciation,
The Cancer Support Community Team
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Walgreens, CSC Announce Partnership
Walgreens last month announced that it has launched a new program called Feel More Like You™, developed in collaboration with the Cancer Support Community and Look Good, Feel Better to help people living with cancer and their caregivers manage the potential physical changes associated with cancer treatment. The exclusive offering will be available at more than 400 Walgreens stores in select markets across the country.
"We are proud to collaborate with Walgreens to develop an important initiative that includes best practices gleaned from our more than 35 years of listening to patients and developing programs that meet their needs, " said Kim Thiboldeaux, CEO of the Cancer Support Community. "This is a win for patients. The individuals who benefit from our network of CSC and Gilda's Club affiliates and other resources will learn about Walgreens new patient-focused program, while Walgreens customers in these markets will be made aware of the free services we provide in-person through CSC affiliates, online, and through our toll-free Helpline."
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CSC Earns Seven Digital Health Awards
Last Thursday, the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC) honored the Cancer Support Community with seven of its 2018 Digital Health Awards.
The Digital Health Awards are held twice each year and are organized by HIRC, a national clearinghouse for professionals who work in consumer health fields.
See the full list of categories in which we were honored for providing free resources and information for patients, caregivers, and their loved ones. bit.ly/2E0SiS6
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Check our Our Latest Free Frankly Speaking About Cancer Materials!
Our award-winning Frankly Speaking About Cancer series has three new publications available free of charge for you and your loved ones.
The first is a tool you can use if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia to discuss symptoms, treatment options, side effects and social and emotional support with your health care team: bit.ly/2Q9evVa
The next is an updated version of our metastatic breast cancer discussion tool, which you can use to discuss the same items listed above with your medical team if you have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer: bit.ly/2FUlhtf
Finally, view our new booklet on acute myeloid leukemia for the latest information on what to expect if you or a loved one has been diagnosed: bit.ly/2RreLLW
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Adequate Health Care Options Could Be Threatened by New Waiver Authority
Recently the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released new guidance for the Affordable Care Act's section 1332 waivers, expanding the power of 1332s and allowing states to use the waivers to adjust traditional compliance with ACA requirements. The Administration has stated that these changes are an attempt to increase competition and choice in insurance markets.
However, the CSC Cancer Policy Institute writes that we are concerned that they could allow for the growth of inadequate and expensive alternative health care plans. Learn more and sign up to be part of our grassroots network: bit.ly/2RyaTIY
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Meet Our New Research and Training Institute Executive Director
Did you know that our Research and Training Institute (RTI) has a new Executive Director: Kevin Stein, PhD?
Check out our blog for a Q&A with Kevin to get to know the newest member of the RTI Team, his background in cancer research, and what his favorite restaurants are near the RTI's home base in Philadelphia.
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CSC Welcomes Gilda's Club New Hampshire to Our Affiliate Network
Last week, Sally Werner, our Senior Vice President of Affiliate Relations traveled to Laconia, New Hampshire to present a charter to Gilda's Club New Hampshire and to meet with Gilda's Club New Hampshire leaders, local officials, and corporate supporters.
"Now we can really get serious," said Pat Anderson, founding Executive Director of Gilda's Club New Hampshire. "I know there are some groups that have been working for years, trying to do this. I'm too impatient for that … We need this now." bit.ly/2E2Bw54
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CSC Celebrates Colorado Gives Day
Today is Colorado Gives Day, a day in which the people of Colorado honor nonprofits they believe make a difference. Colorado is special to us because it's the home of our MyLifeLine office. You may remember that MyLifeLine, which is based in Denver, became part of our organization earlier this year.
This year we're thrilled to announce that both Mike Shaw Subaru and Eisai have each generously offered to match every donation up to $10,000 to help all people impacted by cancer.
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