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CCC Scholarships

About Me

.... Every cancer survivor deserves the chance to receive a college education. Yet the burden of medical debt, side effects of treatment, and limited access to financial resources leaves many young adult cancer survivors with little hope of attending college. CCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for young adult cancer survivors through two initiatives:

An annual college scholarship program that recognizes survivors who demonstrate leadership, commitment to education, and betterment of their community.

An online support network that connects survivors and provides a comprehensive database of financial resources for higher education. ....

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New Mammography Van Unveiled

The City of Newark, NJ, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure North Jersey recently unveiled a new and expanded Mobile Mammogr...
Posted by on Wed, 13 May 2009 15:54:00 GMT

An Interview About Cancer in Young Adulthood with Archie Bleyer, MD

As many as 70,000 young adults in their 20s and 30s are diagnosed with cancer each year. Doctors are learning that cancer in young adults is sometimes different than cancer in older adults, and ...
Posted by on Thu, 07 May 2009 11:23:00 GMT

Are You Underinsured?!

Underinsured? How Would You Know? An estimated 25-30 million Americans are underinsured, as in they have some kind of insurance, but its insufficient or doesnt cover them as well as they think it do...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:52:00 GMT

Health Care You Cant Affort Not To Afford

Health care is one of the most important aspects to a persons life, yet it is one that they may not always think about.  What many may take for granted, cancer survivors no longer do or can because t...
Posted by on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:35:00 GMT

Sleep Deprived and Fighting Cancer--a potentially harmful combination.

We know that getting a good night's sleep isn't always easy, especially when you are in college. Late-night cram sessions, loud room-mates and social engagements leave many college students with minim...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:44:00 GMT

Thank you Mr. Claiborne Pell!

The Creator of the Pell Grant, Claiborne Pell died this week at age 90. In 1972 he set out to create a federal scholarship and grant program based on financial need to help students go to college....
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:36:00 GMT

Thank you Mr. Claiborne Pell!

The Creator of the Pell Grant, Claiborne Pell died this week at age 90. In 1972 he set out to create a federal scholarship and grant program based on financial need to help students go to college....
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:36:00 GMT

Impact the Standards of Care for Cancer Patients

The care delivered to a cancer patient has a tremendously powerful impact on not only the course of treatment for the patient, but also on their survivorship and attitudes as well.  Think about y...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:18:00 GMT

Gates Foundation Gives $70 Million in Grants

In light of our country's economic state, the number of low income students that go to college is projected to drop sharply. In light of this almost certainty, on Monday, the Gates Foundation announce...
Posted by on Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:20:00 GMT

Happy FAFSA Season!

'Tis the season to start filling out your FAFSA form. The FAFSA form becomes available each year on or right before January 1, and it's important that you submit your application as soon as possible t...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:28:00 GMT