Stand Up. Speak Out. Launch It.
The Frosted Pink Partners believe strongly that by working together we can bring about meaningful change, improve cancer care, and eventually end women’s cancers in our country. It’s not easy to bring about change at the national level, but the Frosted Pink Partners are leading the charge. And they need our help. They need us to do something…more specifically, launch change by reaching out to our representatives in Congress and letting them know that these issues are important and could improve the lives of millions today and in the future. They need to know that we care and are willing to join the Frosted Pink Partners in launching this campaign for change. Simply put, we need to tell our members of Congress to do something!
You can help the Frosted Pink Partners launch change by clicking on the links below and sending a letter to your representative in Congress. Tell them that these proposed laws will make a difference in the lives of individuals living with cancer.
The Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act (BCERA) (S.579/H.R.1157) would fund research which would examine the potential links between breast cancer and the environment. Ask your member of Congress to support or help rally bipartisan support of (S.579/H.R.1157) by clicking here
The Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act (CCCIA) (H.R 1078) would improve the communication between patients and their health care teams regarding treatment options and follow-up care, through the creation of survivorship care plans and summaries. It also aims to improve the management of symptoms related to cancer treatment. Ask your Representative to co-sponsor H.R. 1078 by clicking here.
Johanna’s Law: The Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act of 2005 (S.1172) was passed in January 2007 and, if funded, would provide programs to increase a woman’s awareness and knowledge of gynecologic cancers and also include demonstration grants for outreach and education. Ask your Representative or Senator to support appropriations to fully implement Johanna’s Law – the Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act by click here
The Department of Defense’s Ovarian Cancer Research Program funds ground-breaking research on ovarian cancer, including research into biomarkers. This program has been essentially flat-funded since its inception 10 years ago. This year the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is asking Congress to double the amount of money appropriated for the Ovarian Cancer Research Program to $20 million for FY 2008. Click here to write to your Senator and/or Representative to urge him/her to vote for funding the Ovarian Cancer Research Program
Still want to do something more?
If you want to learn more about legislative issues and becoming a more effective advocate, our Frosted Pink Partners offer some great training programs.
Project LEAD® – An Innovative Training Program for Breast Cancer Activists
Project LEAD, the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund’s (NBCCF) premier science training course for activists, has created a revolution in the world of breast cancer research and public policy. The program prepares activists to engage in the wide range of local and national forums where breast cancer decisions are made. Project LEAD graduates bring an educated consumer perspective and critical thinking skills to the important issues and controversies in breast cancer. For more information and to download an application click here
Cancer Advocacy Now!TM Online Training Sessions
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship offers a free advocacy training program to teach those affected by cancer how to speak up effectively for quality cancer care. The training sessions provide guidance on how to communicate with federal legislators and other policymakers on issues that are important to their constituents. To access the training modules click here
