NURS FPX 4900 Assessment 1: Assessing the Problem: Leadership, Collaboration, Communication, Change Management, and Policy Considerations

American Cancer Society (ACS)

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a national non-profit organization committed to the cure of cancer. The organization, founded in 1913, comprises medical and public members functioning in more than 270 local branches around the U.S. (Hudson, 2018). It is a renowned cancer-fighting organization whose mission is to eradicate breast cancer for everyone. Furthermore, as the leading organization constantly fighting cancer via legislation, education, and patient assistance, they are enhancing the lifestyles of individuals with cancer and associated families to ensure that everybody can avoid, diagnose, cure, and beat cancer (Kardong-Edgren et al., 2020).

Young Survival Coalition (YSC)

Young Survival Coalition (YSC), founded in 1998, is the major organization devoted entirely to young patients diagnosed with breast cancer under 40. YSC guarantees that no young adult fights breast cancer lonely via instructional materials and programs, yearly seminars, and digital and regional supporting groups (Nehring, 2018).