CSC News & Events

Gildna Radner laughs with a friend
Read March 7, 2024

5 Women Who Helped Shape Cancer Care

Over the past few centuries, women have made significant contributions to advancing cancer care and cancer support. That includes women working in STEM fields like oncology, and in non-STEM fields too. We present 5 women who helped make a difference for patients and families impacted by cancer, each in their unique way.
CSC Won Top Honors at the Spring 2022 Digital Health Awards
Read June 12, 2022

The Votes Are In: CSC Wins Big at Prominent Awards Ceremony

CSC won an outstanding 18 awards at the Spring 2022 Digital Health Awards, a testament to our unwavering commitment to produce the highest standard of support tools and education materials for people impacted by cancer. Read on to discover the award-winners.
CEO Debbie Weir poses with Barbara Bradley Baekgaard (left) and Joanie Hall (right) at CSC's Annual Celebration.
Read May 26, 2022

An Evening of Giving: Annual Celebration Supports People Impacted by Cancer

On May 12, our community of supporters gathered for our Annual Celebration in New York City. It was a memorable evening filled with inspiring stories, an incredible musical performance, and many familiar faces. Importantly, the benefit raised funds to support our mission of providing resources and services at no cost to everyone whose lives have been touched by cancer. Our blog captures highlights of that special evening. Read on for more.
A word cloud displays the many adjectives people shared with CSC when describing their oncology social worker, including caring, dedicated, compassionate, and knowledgeable.
Read March 23, 2022

Thank You to Oncology Social Workers

Oncology social workers are trained in helping cancer patients and their families cope with a cancer diagnosis. Here at CSC, that’s a big deal, because we believe that no one should have to go through cancer alone. National Social Work Month is a great time to say thank you to these special individuals and also highlight the ways they can help people navigate a cancer diagnosis. Read on to learn more.
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Cancer Support Community Applauds the House Passage of the Build Back Better Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act. This “human infrastructure” bill includes several provisions that would expand the country’s social safety net by funding critical health and social programs that would improve the lives of people across the
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Cancer Support Community Honors Genentech with Founders Award for Innovation

The biotechnology pioneer is recognized for supporting health-equity measures and other patient-focused resources Washington, D.C. — The Cancer Support Community (CSC) has announced groundbreaking biotechnology company Genentech, a member of The Roche Group, as the recipient of the 2021 Founders
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Cancer Support Community to Honor NBC News Today Host Craig Melvin

Melvin will receive the 2021 Marin Mazzie Award for Empowerment Washington, D.C. — The Cancer Support Community (CSC) has announced that award-winning news anchor and patient advocate Craig Melvin will be the recipient of the 2021 Marin Mazzie Award for Empowerment, named in honor of Theater Hall of