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Join our Monthly Conference Call

Join our Monthly Conference Call Interested in getting more involved in our advocacy program?  Join our monthly conference call THIS THURSDAY, Feb. 25th, at 8:00pm…

Advocate to Save Lives

Every year, 1.6 million Americans are told they have cancer. Cancer is the second leading cause of death and is responsible for an average of…

USPSTF Releasing Mammogram Guidelines

Last October, the United States Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation that updated its guidelines for mammograms, giving a “C” rating to regular…

Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Deadline Approaches

While you’re doing your online shopping for holiday gifts, don’t forget to shop for health insurance as well!  The open enrollment period for the Affordable…

21st Century Cures Passes the House

Earlier today the House of Representatives passed H.R.6, the 21st Century Cures Act by a vote of 344-77, with only 70 Republicans voting against the bill….

Support the 21st Century Cures Act, But Say NO to the Brat Amendment

Earlier this week, we asked our advocates to write to their Representatives to vote yes on H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Today, the…

“Affordable Healthcare Stands,” says Supreme Court!

Today the underinsured and those who obtained health insurance for the first time under the Affordable Care Act, won a great victory as the Supreme…

The Progress of Prevention—The Culmination of 20 Years of Advocacy

This post originally appeared on the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship blog. Twenty years ago NCCS defined quality cancer care to include a full spectrum…

King v. Burwell: What the Supreme Court Ruling Could Mean

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped millions of individuals gain access to health care. The law addressed three of the major factors in a…

2015 State of the Union: What You Should Know

Last night, January 20, President Obama delivered his 6th State of the Union address. The overall message was that we have emerged from a crisis…