The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) is a grassroots organization dedicated to ending breast cancer through action and advocacy.
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Join us on August 13 for a member-only webinar about what real-world data—such as medical records, insurance claims, and registries—tell us about metastatic breast cancer. stopbreastcancer.org/events/…
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Join NBCC on June 18 at 11AM EDT for an important advocacy webinar focused on advancing the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Register today learn how you can be part of this critical effort! stopbreastcancer.org/events/…
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“They’re asking people to wait, and during my period of wait, I can’t even afford the medicine. So how would I even make it to get my Medicare?”
Read T'Ana's story and urge Congress to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act now! nbcc.info/TAnaStory
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People across the country are experiencing significantly higher health care costs because of expired affordability measures for ACA plans—and millions could lose their coverage entirely. What does that mean for your state? kff.org/affordable-care-act/…
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A new @JAMANetworkOpen publication, coauthored by NBCC’s @MichelleTregear and @melaniewyne, explores breast cancer patients’ views on the trade-offs between faster approval and the evidentiary certainty of new cancer drugs in the US. stopbreastcancer.org/jama-pa…
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Pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act NOW.
"I know from my own experience that we don't have the kind of time that they're asking for us."
Advocates living with metastatic breast cancer like Tonsa show this is urgent. We must pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act NOW. nbcc.info/TakeAction
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"I know from my own experience that we don't have the kind of time that they're asking for us."
Advocates living with metastatic breast cancer like Tonsa show this is urgent. We must pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act NOW. nbcc.info/TakeAction
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Make an impact: NBCC invites organizations to nominate a leader to serve on our Board of Directors. Applications are due August 3. stopbreastcancer.org/apply-t…
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On National Cancer Survivors Day and every day, NBCC honors the people who are breast cancer survivors and living with breast cancer. Together, we will end breast cancer through the power of advocacy and action. stopbreastcancer.org
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Congress has the power to move the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act forward starting with the next markup in the Ways and Means committee. No other bill has the overwhelming bipartisan support that this bill does. Take action today! nbcc.info/TakeAction
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WEBINAR: Are you an NBCC member? Join us on July 17 for an interesting discussion on how genomic sequencing is reshaping the understanding and treatment of ER-positive breast cancer. Learn more and RSVP today! stopbreastcancer.org/events/…
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Today, we sent a letter to the @WaysandMeansGOP @WaysMeansCmte urging them to take action on the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. How many more have to die before Congress passes this long-overdue legislation? stopbreastcancer.org/ways-me…
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NBCC's @MichelleTregear spoke at the @ASCO Annual Meeting recently to discuss how oncology can better align evidence generation with the outcomes that matter most to patients, including overall survival, quality of life, functional independence, and treatment burden.
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Read stories of women affected by SSDI and Medicare waiting periods. We need to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act and improve the lives of everyone with metastatic breast cancer. stopbreastcancer.org/metasta…
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Throwback read from Advocate Diane Hampton in
@VI_Source: "If you’re not at the table, nobody knows what you want. You have to be there.
You have to speak.
And sometimes, you have to become the voice when no one else shows up." nbcc.info/3R3YgZJ
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NBCC is pleased to offer a variety of live webinars for current members. Check out the list of upcoming webinars and register to attend here: nbcc.info/Webinars
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ICYMI: A study shows that women diagnosed with breast cancer living in Medicaid expansion states experienced lower overall mortality compared with comparable women in non-expansion states. We break down what that means here: stopbreastcancer.org/what-we…
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We must protect science, health care, and the policies and programs that will end breast cancer. This National Cancer Research Month, take action to #ProtectScience. nbcc.info/TakeAction
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Attending the @drsforamerica Conference on June 5th? Don't miss NBCC's @MichelleTregear on a panel of experts, including @reshmagar & more, discussing the state of the FDA's drug approvals system. Learn more about the event here: doctorsforamerica.org/nation…
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National Breast Cancer Coalition retweeted
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Way to go @NBCCStopBC bold advocates! We get stuff done!🙌
Since Lobby Day, more than 20 new U.S. House cosponsors have signed onto the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Let's get this bill over the finish line during this Congress! Tell your members: we want to see this crucial legislation passed now! nbcc.info/TakeAction
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