National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)

posted Tuesday, 27 March 2007

Today, the House of Representatives voted to reauthorize the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). We are not finished yet - the Senate still needs to vote on the companion bill. Will you take a moment to ask your Senator to reauthorize the program? It's super easy -- all you have to do is fill in your name and address. I've done several of these campaigns and received letters back from my local legislators.

Click here to send a letter to your Senator today. (You'll need to click on the link that says "Click here to take action as another user")

NBCCEDP saves thousands of lives by providing uninsured women in all 50 states with access to early-detection services such as breast exams and mammograms. The program has screened millions and has diagnosed breast cancer in tens of thousands of women. H.R. 1132, which was approved by the House today, and the companion bill in the Senate (S. 624), will reauthorize the program at a funding level of $225 million, increasing annually to $275 million.

Thank you so much for your support and advocacy. We hope that the Senate will do its part shortly, and I will let you know when we cross the finish line!

For more information on this and other important breast cancer issues, check out Komen Champions for the Cure(TM)

Thanks,
LC