topic:"Social Change" found 2 records - BC Cancer Agency Library

In 1986, twenty-three men and women, all with a personal connection to cancer, came together for a weekend summit. Their goal was not to cure the disease, but to destroy its myths. The creation of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) that weekend launched the cancer survivorship mo…

Author: Pearson, Judith L.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Lincoln Square Books

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: xxii, 305 p. : ill ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - history; Neoplasms - psychology; Survivorship; Advocacy; Social Change; Policy Making; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: In 1986, twenty-three men and women, all with a personal connection to cancer, came together for a weekend summit. Their goal was not to cure the disease, but to destroy its myths. The creation of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) that weekend launched the cancer survivorship movement, and forever changed the definition of what it means to be a ?survivor.? Twelve years later it led to a march on Washington, D.C., of more than 200,000 people. Part medical history, part inspirational biography, From Shadows to Life is the story of a social movement that continues to improve life for millions.--Back cover.

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781947187122

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 P361 2021

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