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Meet Rep. Tom Cole

As part of our Cancer Champions on Capitol Hill series, we recognize Rep. Tom Cole of the 4th Congressional District of Oklahoma for his work in advocating for advancements in cancer research. Rep. Cole has seen firsthand “the difference that cancer research can make.” Watch this short video as he shares the story of friend and colleague Deby Snodgrass, who is a cancer survivor. 

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Meet Our Helpline Navigators: Madison

Madison, a certified genetic counselor, is a community navigator on our Cancer Support Helpline. Madison can provide Helpline callers with resources and information about genetic testing, hereditary cancer, and cancer genetics.

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Marcia's Story

Marcia shares how her oncology social worker provided hope and support as she navigated her cancer diagnosis. “Without her help, and empathy, and support, I would have never been able to say ‘I am a cancer survivor,’” says Marcia. 

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Cancer Defined. Me, Redefined.

In part 2 of a 5-part series that traces her cancer journey, blog writer Amber Havekost unpacks the word cancer, stripping the term of its vague meanings and abstractions and laying bare the difficult, sometimes painful realities it has unleashed in her own life. In the process, Amber also reflects on what she has gained because of it all.
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You’ll Never Believe What This 71-Year-Old Is Doing

Paul, a 3-time cancer thriver, has been walking a lot ― 6.7 miles a day, on average, to be exact. And the 71-year-old has no intention of slowing down. His goal is to walk 1,500 miles this year, and he hopes to far exceed that. Keep reading to find out why.
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Cancer Champions on Capitol Hill: Sen. Dick Durbin

This month, we recognize Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois as a cancer champion for his work in advocating for increased investments in cancer research. Sen. Durbin lost his father to lung cancer at a young age. Watch a short video to hear about his story and his hopes for a future where cancer does not take the lives of loved ones.
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The Enormity of 3 Small Words

When Amber Havekost learned she had breast cancer, her world turned upside down. “Time stopped,” she writes. “The picture of my life in my head suddenly turned blurry and void of color, now with the word ‘cancer’ in bright red, etched onto my mind’s eye.” Read on to learn more about Amber’s story and how she confronted the enormity of 3 words, “I have cancer,” with the belief that hope can permeate hardship.

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How to File a Health Insurance Appeal for a Denied Claim: What Patients Need to Know

If your insurance provider denies a claim for medical services you’ve received, you have the right to file an appeal. The process of filing an appeal can seem daunting. But it is both your right and in your best interest to appeal a denied claim that you and your healthcare team deem important for your health. Keep reading for step-by-step guidance and tools to help you through the process.
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Our Story

Find out more about our network and hear about our early days from Joanna Bull, Mitch Golant and Gilda Radner’s brother Michael Radner who were all instrumental in our founding and expansion.

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