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Through private philanthropy and grants, the NCCN Foundation advances the mission of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) to improve the quality and effectiveness of care to patients with cancer. Chaired by Sam Donaldson, ABC News veteran and a cancer survivor, the NCCN Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of members from various corporations, academic medical institutions, and advocacy groups who are committed to gaining philanthropic support for resources and programs for patients with cancer as well as research dollars to further the advancement of cancer treatments.
One of the primary initiatives of the NCCN Foundation is to gain support for the development of the NCCN Guidelines for Patients™. The NCCN Guidelines for Patients are translations of the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) into patient-friendly resources outlining appropriate treatment for cancer. Additional fundraising priorities include support for effective distribution of the NCCN Guidelines for Patients as well as the translation of these guidelines into multiple foreign languages. The NCCN Foundation seeks to attain funds to develop and distribute NCCN Cancer Medication Information (NCCN CMI) Sheets™, a resource to assist patients with safety and compliance concerns related to complex medication regimens, as well as to develop survivorship programs for the growing population of cancer survivors. The NCCN Foundation is dedicated to funding the critical research necessary to continue the advancement and discovery of new treatments for cancer and looks to attain funds to develop programs to encourage and assist “Young Investigators” as well as nurses in conducting innovative and collaborative research in clinical oncology at NCCN Member Institutions. For additional information on the NCCN Foundation, please contact Cindy McGirk, RN, MBA, JD, Executive Director, NCCN Foundation and Legal Affairs. |
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Advice For Caregivers
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| Dear Jai: My wife has pancreatic cancer. Her visitors are coming less and less. What can I do? |
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| Jai Pausch became a caregiver for her husband, Randy, during his 23-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Using her experiences to help others, Jai has written about the unique challenges caregivers face, dealing with loss, and creating a new life from shattered dreams. Her book, Dreaming New Dreams, will be published by Crown Publishing Group and is due out May 15, 2012. Currently, Jai is a writer, speaker and advocate for caregivers. She actively participates with several cancer organizations and serves as a board member for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the NCCN Foundation. She lives with her new husband and three children in southern Virginia. |
| To hear Jai Pausch speak more about her experience and the "Ask Jai" column, watch this video. |
| Have a concern or question to share? Email Jai at askjai@nccn.org. |
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