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Cancer Support Community Welcomes Wellness Place as CSC Central Washington
Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) is pleased to announce that Wellness Place, a long-standing provider of compassionate cancer support for individuals and families in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties, is joining CSC’s global network of more than 200 partner locations. Effective January 1, 2026, Wellness Place will become CSC Central Washington, providing enhanced access at no cost to psychosocial support for anyone impacted by cancer in the region.
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · November 20, 2025
ASSOCIATION OF CANCER CARE CENTERS AND CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY TO HOST PSYCHOSOCIAL ONCOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SYMPOSIUM
Washington, D.C., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC), in partnership with the Cancer Support Community (CSC), will host the fourth-annual Psychosocial Oncology Professionals Symposium (POPS) Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · August 14, 2025
Cancer Support Community Celebrates Fourth Annual Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day
Washington, D.C., June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cancer Support Community is joining its fellow Network Partners that include CSC, Gilda’s Clubs, and Healthcare Partnerships to celebrate the Fourth Annual Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day. This event is a day of awareness to promote the support, resources, and services that our passionate community provides to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones.  
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · June 17, 2025
Cancer Support Community Announces New Board Leadership: Jonathan T. Marks Named Vice Chair, Scott Barr Appointed Secretary
Washington, D.C., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washington, D.C. — June 3, 2025 — The Cancer Support Community (CSC), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting and strengthening people impacted by cancer, proudly announces the election of Jonathan T. Marks as Vice Chair and Scott Barr as Secretary of its Board of Trustees.
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · June 3, 2025
Ward 8 Has the Highest Cancer Mortality Rates in Washington, D.C. This Nonprofit Intends to Change That.
Cancer Support Community to open its first-ever location in the District’s Ward 8 to serve the DMV.
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · May 9, 2024
EQUITY-FOCUSED HEALTHCARE POLICY STRATEGIST JOINS RESPECTED NONPROFIT, BOLSTERS EFFORTS TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO CANCER CARE
Cancer Support Community Names Daneen Sekoni as Vice President, Policy & Advocacy
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · January 8, 2024
ESTEEMED ONCOLOGY NURSE BRINGS BOLD AND INNOVATIVE VISION AS NEW CEO OF RESPECTED NONPROFIT
Sally Werner, RN, BSN, MSHA, Has Been Named CEO of Cancer Support Community
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · January 3, 2024
NFL HEAD COACH PLEDGES TO PAY FORWARD SUPPORT HE RECEIVED WHEN FACING CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Washington Commanders’ Ron Rivera Recognized with the Cancer Support Community’s Founders Award for Spirit at its Annual Celebration
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · October 20, 2023
Cancer Support Community’s New Short Documentary Film Named Official Selection at CINEHEALTH International Health and Wellness Film and Video Festival
How Does a Clinical Trial Benefit ME? Strives to Advance Health Equity by Exploring Medical Mistrust in the Black Community and Present-day Benefits of Clinical Trials
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · August 30, 2023
Cancer Support Community Celebrates Second Annual Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day
The organization celebrates its network dedicated to supporting people impacted by cancer
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · June 14, 2023
Cancer Support Community and Equiva Health partner to create new industry standard for digital cancer support
CSC is using Equiva’s platform to bring digital resources to underserved communities
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · June 2, 2023
Cancer Support Community’s New Short Documentary Film Series Strives to Advance Health Equity
Justified Medical Mistrust: Acknowledging the Past to Change the Future explores sources of mistrust in the Black community, present-day benefits of clinical trials and steps for building trust between patients and the healthcare community.
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · May 31, 2023
Actress Diana Maria Riva of Netflix “Dead to Me” emcees Cancer Support Community Los Angeles’ Gala to raise funds for free services for cancer patients and families
LOS ANGELES, CA, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cancer Support Community Los Angeles (CSCLA) presented its Annual Gala, Thursday, May 18, 2023 at The New Mart in downtown Los Angeles. This special evening benefitted the comprehensive free of charge services for cancer patients and their families that CSCLA has provided since 1982. The Cancer Support Community was founded on the principle that no one should face cancer alone® and is committed to working alongside the medical community and community-based providers to ensure that the diverse populations of Los Angeles have access to the quality cancer care that they deserve.
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · May 30, 2023
ANDREA CLAY JOINS CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY AS NEW VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC), a global nonprofit dedicated to easing the burdens of cancer and eliminating barriers to care through individual and community support, education and advocacy, is pleased to welcome Andrea Clay as its new Vice President of Development. In this role, Clay will focus on corporate development and individual giving, and will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team. Clay most recently served as Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at the National Psoriasis Foundation.
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · April 25, 2023
Cancer Support Community Opens New Location at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
This Latest Healthcare Partnership Will Serve Tennessee’s Second Largest City
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · March 14, 2023
The Cancer Support Community Announces the Opening of CSC Massachusetts
CSC’s resources will now be available to local cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · March 7, 2023
Cancer Support Community and Its Social Enterprise Patient Planning Services Launch New Pediatric Distress Screener
Checking IN addresses mental health needs of children with chronic conditions
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · February 16, 2023
Cancer Support Community Applauds Cancer Moonshot’s Achievements on One-Year Anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC), the world’s largest professionally led nonprofit cancer support network, joins the Biden Administration, cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and their loved ones in celebrating the one-year anniversary of the reinvigorated Cancer Moonshot, an initiative launched with the goal of cutting the cancer death rate in half over the next 25 years.
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · February 3, 2023
Cancer Support Community Addresses Elevated Need for Mental Healthcare with New Mental Health Programs and Initiatives
The expanded resources respond to findings from research on cancer and mental health
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · January 23, 2023
Cancer Support Community and Equiva Health partner to create new industry standard for digital cancer support
CSC will use Equiva’s platform to bring digital resources to underserved communities
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · December 6, 2022
Cancer Support Community Announces Partnership with National Rural Oncology Collective to Provide More Comprehensive Care to Cancer Patients in Breckinridge County, Kentucky
This new partnership aims to increase access to cancer care and support for rural populations
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · November 14, 2022
Cancer Support Community Names Courtney Yohe Savage as Senior Vice President, Policy and Advocacy
Yohe brings over 20 years of experience in health policy, advocacy, and government relations to counter challenges facing people impacted by cancer.
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · November 1, 2022
Cancer Support Community Releases Report on Cancer Cachexia
Report Highlights Unmet Medical Needs of Patients Facing Unintentional Weight Loss, Muscle Weakness, and Fatigue
By Cancer Support Community · Via GlobeNewswire · October 12, 2022