The Greater Washington Coalition for Cancer Survivors (GWCCS) was founded by local members of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) in 1988 as an informal group providing informational services to people in the Washington, DC area.  On January 1, 1998, GWCCS became a separate, independent organization when it received notice from the Internal Revenue Service of it’s own status as a 501(c)(3) status –  (E.I.N.31-1591553).
GWCCS is for people of all ages, from all walks of life, and from all over the greater Washington DC metropolitan area.  We have come together because of what we have in common – we are surviving cancer. We became survivors at the moment of diagnosis: some of our members have only known of their cancer for weeks, and others have been surviving for more than twenty years. Our goal is to support each other in times of crisis, struggle and celebrate as we share the challenges of survival.

In the greater Washington DC area, GWCCS serves as a voice for survivors and survivorship interests. Our concern is with cancer-related issues that affect the quality of our lives, including medical treatment, patient-doctor relationships, family and social life, insurance, employment discrimination, and consumer education.

GWCCS is a former organizational member of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)

GWCCS is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your generous contributions make possible programs and resources for cancer survivors in the Washington area.  We thank our corporate sponsors for their support.

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