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COA PATIENT ADVOCACY NETWORK (CPAN)

A Network of

SupportCareCommunityAssistanceAdvocacy

for Oncology Advocates

Providing education and raising awareness of independent, community cancer care and the issues that affect it.

We Are Stronger
Together

Learn more about our chapters across
the country or start your own.

CPAN Events

Join professionals from across the country
at one of our informative events.

CPAN Events

Join professionals from across the country
at one of our infomative events.

2023 COA Conference

MARCH 23-24, 2023

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January Advocacy Chat

JANUARY 11, 2023

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2022 Advocacy Summit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

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What is Community Oncology?

Watch this video to learn more about who we are and what we do.

Hear Their Stories

Patients & advocates across the country
share their stories of success & care.

Nancy C
Breast Cancer

Della S
Breast Cancer

Betsy B
Breast Cancer

Angelina L
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

John S.
Pancreatic Cancer

Colleen G
Bladder

Ronnie S.
Rectal Cancer

Marcia D.
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

James G.
Lung Cancer

Betty A.
Breast Cancer

Emma S.
Breast Cancer

Lisa G.
Lung Cancer

Jerrold S.
Esophageal Cancer

Sandy L.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Rob R.
Pancreatic Cancer

Terry P.
Multiple Myeloma

Randy M.
Prostate Cancer

Arlene C.
Ovarian Cancer

Kathy S.
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

Robert M.
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

Diane W.
Multiple Cancers

John D.
Multiple Cancers

Venus C.
Lymphoma

Enrique Y.
Colon Cancer

Joseph W.
Colon Cancer

Marissa R.
Colon Cancer

Don T.
Caregiver

Sara P.
Caregiver

Patrica T.
Breast Cancer

Bonnie T.
Breast Cancer

Michelle R.
Breast Cancer

Tami R.
Breast Cancer

Diane O.
Breast Cancer

Tonjia M.
Breast Cancer

Sherry M.
Breast Cancer

Debra K.
Breast Cancer

Kathleen H.
Breast Cancer

Jeanie H.
Breast Cancer

Tasha G.
Breast Cancer

Nicole A.
Breast Cancer

Michelle B.
Breast Cancer

Peggy C.
Breast Cancer

Joyce D.
Breast Cancer

Cheryl G.
Breast Cancer

Gigi G.
Breast Cancer

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Keeping You Informed

Read the latest news that impacts patients, practices, advocates, and the community.

  • Six cancers rising faster in younger adults than older ones

    Published On: February 23, 2026

    Six cancer types are rising faster in younger adults than in those who are older in at least five countries, a new study of global cancer incidence shows, and two types — colorectal and uterine — are becoming both more common and more deadly among the young.

  • Understanding Kaposi Sarcoma: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

    Published On: February 23, 2026

    Kaposi sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops from the cells that line lymph or blood vessels. It is caused by the human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), also known as Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV).

  • Supplements don’t prevent cancer, studies show

    Published On: February 23, 2026

    Dietary supplements are wildly popular, but large clinical trials and other research by Fred Hutch Cancer Center scientists show that many common dietary supplements offer little proven benefit for cancer prevention, and in some cases may even increase cancer risk.

Access Our
Library

Check out our educational videos & dowloadable resources. We are here to make it easy for your practice to get involved with your staff, patients and community!

Stay Connected

Get involved with CPAN Today!
Exclusively available to members of community oncology. The latest advocacy news & updates from CPAN direct to your inbox. We respect your privacy.

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