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Updates matching "Breast and Cervical Cancer"

December 2, 2009

Reducing the number of breast cancer deaths in America requires improved access to mammography and clinical breast examination, testified Otis Brawley, M.D., chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health today.

October 27, 2009
New York

Long Island Volunteer Joins NFL Players to Talk About Cancer Screening Programs WASHINGTON. DC - ACS CAN volunteer and breast cancer survivor Gail Carey of Long Island was recently at the Nation's Capitol to talk about the crucial need for the government to fund the National Breast and Cervical Early

October 23, 2009
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont

A number of stories in the news media this week may have caused you to question what you know about the American Cancer Society’s position on cancer screening. I would like to personally assure you that our position has not changed – the American Cancer Society recommends screening when the evidence shows it is beneficial.

October 23, 2009

Washington, D.C. – October 23, 2009 – First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, welcomed breast cancer survivors to the White House today to highlight the importance of access to health care for women. The Breast Cancer Awareness Month event brought together several

October 20, 2009
National

Today, ACS CAN teamed up with the NFL on Capitol Hill to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. As part of a new partnership with the NFL, known as the" Crucial Catch Campaign," representatives from the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens joined with area breast cancer survivors and advocates to urge Congress to make breast cancer screening available to all eligible women, regardless of their ability to pay.

October 8, 2009
Maryland

Breast Cancer Supporters know how to Party in Pink. What a great event! Breast Cancer Supporters really do know how to party in pink! A huge thank you to those who attended and filled out a petition to urge the Governor to increasing funding for

October 7, 2009
National

Dr. Otis Brawley, Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society, testified before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee on the importance of education and awareness in the fight to defeat breast cancer. The hearing focused on legislation related to improving breast cancer early detection, research, treatment,

October 7, 2009

Reducing the number of breast cancer deaths in America requires that we improve access to affordable and adequate health insurance, expand the availability of mammograms, reduce disparities in care among low-income and minority populations, and educate young women about good breast health, testified Otis Brawley, M.D., chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health today.

September 24, 2009
National

Gail Carey of Long Island, New York, understands the value of hard work and personal responsibility. As one of nine children, Gail quickly learned the importance of helping out around the house, especially since both of her parents worked. When her mother developed emphysema and had to stop working, Gail