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Wig designer and cancer hair loss consultant Amy Gibson works with women who are facing temporary hair loss from breast cancer treatment. One of the first things Amy asks is, “Did you like your hair?” Women often respond, “It was okay,” or “I did, but I’ve just never gotten the color right.” “Well, this is the time we can get it right and make you rock!” says Amy. Keep reading for some tips from Amy on finding and selecting a wig that fits your tastes and feels comfortable, too.

Debbie Weir has spent her career lifting the voices of people impacted by life-changing events and expanding the visibility of those causes. Now, Debbie is bringing her vision, passion, and business acumen to the Cancer Support Community as its new CEO. Read on to learn more about Debbie.

This month, as part of its Advocate Spotlight series, our Cancer Policy Institute is highlighting Clay Alspach, JD, a principal based in Washington, D.C. Clay recently joined CPI’s Advisory Board, which advocates to make the patient voice heard in policy and decision making. Read on to learn more about Clay and his cancer advocacy work.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with bile duct cancer, there are educational and support resources available to help you cope. In recognition of Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month, we highlight key details about the disease, including resources to help you navigate a bile duct cancer diagnosis. Read on to learn more.

On January 1, 2022, the No Surprises Act went into effect. This is a new law that protects patients from unexpected or “surprise” medical bills. Keep reading to learn about these new protections for patients.

Despite innovation and advancements in cancer diagnosis, prevention, and treatments, disparities persist across the cancer care continuum, from screening to survivorship. The Cancer Support Community is marking World Cancer Day 2022 with 3 simple activities you can do now to help close the gap in cancer care.

We remain forever grateful to our donors who care deeply about ensuring that no one faces cancer alone. Some people have told us they were happy to learn about options beyond gifts of cash that might allow them to give more, make an even bigger impact, and enjoy certain tax benefits. Read on for 3 ways you may be able to give more and save more.

As precision medicine testing and treatment options evolve, the complexity of what cancer patients and caregivers need to understand has grown. CSC recently updated our precision medicine education program to make precision medicine concepts more easily understandable for all people affected by cancer. Read on to learn more.

The signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer often don’t appear until it is advanced. As a result, it is seldom caught early. In recognition of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, we share key things to know about the disease, including resources and support to help you navigate a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Meet 3 cancer survivors who participated in our Cancer Experience Registry to share valuable insights about their cancer journeys, and learn how you can too. The insights of our survey participants help us create better outcomes for patients and caregivers today and for future generations. Read our blog to learn more.