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Priority #1: Accelerating the End of Breast Cancer Act – H.R. 3067
On September 20, 2010, NBCC launched Breast Cancer Deadline 2020®, a call to action for policymakers, researchers, breast cancer advocates and other stakeholders to end the disease by January 1, 2020. The Accelerating the End of Breast Cancer Act, which has been introduced in the House, provides a strategic approach to address questions NBCC has identified as vital to end the disease; identify barriers which hamper progress; and set forth a mission-oriented, transparent and focused process to help overcome these barriers and meet the goal of Breast Cancer Deadline 2020®.
Priority #2: Access to Quality of Care for All
For many years now, NBCC has made access to quality health care for all a top priority. The “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” passed last year represents a significant step forward towards this goal and provides many important protections for breast cancer survivors. Repealing or invalidating this law would have many direct consequences for breast cancer survivors.
Priority #3: FY 2013 $150 Million for Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program
As a result of NBCC’s grassroots advocacy, the DOD BCRP was created in 1992 to “eradicate breast cancer by funding innovative, high-impact research through a partnership of scientists and consumers.” NBCC seeks continued level funding for this successful program.
Priority #4: Support for Medicaid Breast & Cervical Cancer Treatment Program
Congress enacted the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act in 2000 after years of NBCC grassroots lobbying and influence. NBCC remains committed to ensuring all women and men screened and diagnosed with breast cancer through federal screening programs have access to the treatment they need.
PRIORITY #5: Ensuring the Participation of Educated Patient Advocates in all Levels of Health Care Decision Making
NBCC continues to work to ensure that educated patient advocates have a “seat at the table” in all levels of health care decision making that affects their lives.