Approximately 3 million women in the U.S. are living with breast cancer: 2 million who have been diagnosed and an estimated 1 million who do not yet know they have the disease.
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Jun 01, 2001
– 2001 NBCC Advocacy Conference and Lobby Day
Over 700 advocated from around the country gathered in Washington, D.C. for the National Breast Cancer Coalition’s Advocacy Conference and Lobby Day. Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the NBCC’s advocacy work in Washington, D.C., participants attended 4 days of plenary sessions and workshops. Leading experts from scientific and research fields discussed new and often controversial issues in the struggle to diagnose, treat, cure, and ultimately prevent breast cancer. Topics ranged from "The Future of Breast Cancer Research" about genetic research discoveries and targeted breast cancer treatment, to "Putting the Evidence into Breast Cancer Care – Challenges and Controversies for the Future" – a heated discussion about the efficacy of mammography and its impact on mortality rates. "Unequal Burden – Social Issues and their Impact on Breast Cancer" revealed the appalling impact of ingrained cultural, racial, and sexually biased responses that affect women seeking health care. In association with the release of the NBCCF’s Guide to Quality Breast Cancer Care, a discussion about the vision and strategy for the future of breast cancer care disclosed a startling range of issues in breast cancer care. A bi-partisan discussion about "Healthcare Policy and the Breast Cancer Agenda" revealed perspectives on Capitol Hill that prepared the advocates in the audience well for their lobby day on Tuesday. Numerous workshops were conducted to advance the attendees’ lobbying and advocacy skills.
On May 8th, members of the MBCC joined over 500 hundred breast cancer survivors and activists at the annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Lobby Day. The goal was to gain support for the NBCC 2001 six legislative priorities. (See sidebar) The nation’s Capitol served as the backdrop for the kick off rally that caught the attention of anyone within shouting distance! After the rally, fifteen Massachusetts advocates representing every district in the Commonwealth met with aides from Senators Kennedy’s and Kerry’s offices as well as aides from our entire Mass Congressional delegation to elicit support for the NBCC legislative priorities. This year we were the first state to have unanimous sign on by all of our State delegates.
Going the Distance to Make Breast Cancer History
Stop the Epidemic: The Newsletter of the Massachusetts Breast Cancer CoalitionJun 01, 2001
– 2001 NBCC Advocacy Conference and Lobby Day
Over 700 advocated from around the country gathered in Washington, D.C. for the National Breast Cancer Coalition’s Advocacy Conference and Lobby Day. Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the NBCC’s advocacy work in Washington, D.C., participants attended 4 days of plenary sessions and workshops. Leading experts from scientific and research fields discussed new and often controversial issues in the struggle to diagnose, treat, cure, and ultimately prevent breast cancer. Topics ranged from "The Future of Breast Cancer Research" about genetic research discoveries and targeted breast cancer treatment, to "Putting the Evidence into Breast Cancer Care – Challenges and Controversies for the Future" – a heated discussion about the efficacy of mammography and its impact on mortality rates. "Unequal Burden – Social Issues and their Impact on Breast Cancer" revealed the appalling impact of ingrained cultural, racial, and sexually biased responses that affect women seeking health care. In association with the release of the NBCCF’s Guide to Quality Breast Cancer Care, a discussion about the vision and strategy for the future of breast cancer care disclosed a startling range of issues in breast cancer care. A bi-partisan discussion about "Healthcare Policy and the Breast Cancer Agenda" revealed perspectives on Capitol Hill that prepared the advocates in the audience well for their lobby day on Tuesday. Numerous workshops were conducted to advance the attendees’ lobbying and advocacy skills.
On May 8th, members of the MBCC joined over 500 hundred breast cancer survivors and activists at the annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Lobby Day. The goal was to gain support for the NBCC 2001 six legislative priorities. (See sidebar) The nation’s Capitol served as the backdrop for the kick off rally that caught the attention of anyone within shouting distance! After the rally, fifteen Massachusetts advocates representing every district in the Commonwealth met with aides from Senators Kennedy’s and Kerry’s offices as well as aides from our entire Mass Congressional delegation to elicit support for the NBCC legislative priorities. This year we were the first state to have unanimous sign on by all of our State delegates.
| Make Breast Cancer
History Signature Campaign NBCC kicked off of a new "Make Breast Cancer History" Petition Campaign during the advocacy conference. The goal of the campaign is to collect 1,000,000 signatures to send the message to President Bush that we will hold him accountable to support the NBCC priorities and his own campaign promises. During his campaign, President Bush wrote to the NBCC specifically supporting each of the NBCC’s legislative priorities. This newest petition drive is to remind the new administration and President Bush to keep his campaign promises. Call the MBCC offices for petitions to start getting signatures. |
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To view our newsletter archives, please go to:
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MISSION STATEMENT: "Defining breast cancer as a political issue, the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition challenges all obstacles to the eradication of this disease."
MISSION STATEMENT: "Defining breast cancer as a political issue, the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition challenges all obstacles to the eradication of this disease."
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