Rare Cancer Coalition: Fighting Rare Cancers
The Rare Cancer Coalition, formalized in 2017 as a program under the NORD Membership umbrella, unites advocacy organizations working in rare cancers to collaborate on issues facing their communities.
Our Goal
To eliminate the challenges faced by people affected by rare cancers through:
- Global awareness through campaigns such as #RareCancerDay, and representation at major events
- Publications and medical education
- Patient and caregiver education
- Collaborative networking and peer-to-peer mentoring
- Capacity building for Rare Cancer Patient Advocacy Groups
Click here to read our accomplishments or contact us to learn more.
Rare Cancer Day
Rare Cancer Day is an annual awareness day devoted to shining a light on rare cancers and the issues people living with them face. Rare Cancer Day is celebrated on September 30th.
Facts & Figures
- The 5-year survival rate is lower for people living with a rare cancer than those diagnosed with a more common cancer.
- Approximately 1 in 4 Americans living with cancer are diagnosed with a rare cancer.
- The Coalition is composed of NORD Member Organizations supporting rare cancer patients. To join, learn more about NORD membership.
Upcoming Rare Cancer Coalition Events
Rare Cancer Coalition Members
The Rare Cancer Coalition under NORD has a special Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) partnership between the Center For Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, concerning their Rare Tumor Patient Engagement Network (RTPEN)
Continuing Medical Education
NORD and Platform Q health are proud to feature ongoing courses about Rare Cancers as an important part of our CME offerings. These courses are available for credit for one year following their publication.
Click here to check out some of the past and present CME sessions on Rare Cancer.