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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 4h

Must read from NBCC President Fran Visco: Cutting federal funding for research on mRNA vaccine technology will set back promising efforts to prevent and treat breast cancer. https://wearethemeteor.com/mrna-defunding-rfk-devastating-blow-to-breast-cancer-research/#main

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 6h

In response to NBCC advocacy, Congress established the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program and has invested billions of federal dollars in lifesaving & transformative discoveries in breast cancer research. https://nbcc.info/48kSlGv

The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks to everyone who joined NBCC's Women With Balls event this week! This fun, inclusive & meaningful bowling event brings together company teams and clients, friends, and families for an evening of connection and impact to help end breast cancer by raising money for NBCC!

The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 1d

Federally funded research programs are crucial to NBCC's mission of ending breast cancer. We oppose policies and legislation that undermine scientific process and infrastructure. #ProtectScience https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/information-center/positions-policies/

Breast Cancer Advocacy | Positions & Policies | NBCC

Learn about National Breast Cancer Coalition's legislative and public policy priorities.

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 2d

"The medications I’m on today didn’t exist when I first got diagnosed."

To advocates like Tonsa Price-Edwards, saving science means saving lives and improving quality of life. That's why it's more important than ever to #ProtectScience. Read her story. nbcc.info/TonsaStory

The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 2d

Is active monitoring a safe alternative to aggressive treatment for low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)? We got you covered in an upcoming member webinar! Join us to learn what patients should know about the COMET trial! https://nbcc.info/Oct24Webinar

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: NBCC Webinar: Rethinking DCIS: What the COMET Trial Means for Patients. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 3d

Research saves lives, and we need a strong research system to achieve our mission to end breast cancer.

TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress that cuts to science will cost lives! nbcc.info/TakeAction

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 4d

"If the enhanced [ACA] subsidies are not passed, the cost of [my] insurance... will go up substantially."

Advocates like Punita Khanna are right: Patients' lives depend on access to quality care. Urge Congress to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits! nbcc.info/PunitaStory

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 5d

Breast cancer in crisis: During moments like these, we need to act to protect science, health care, and the policies and programs that will end breast cancer. This month, visit our action center and become an advocate for change. nbcc.info/TakeAction

The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 5d

“What I want others to remember me for is being able to work with organizations like NBCC and advocates who are making change."

Read Jo Lynn's story and be inspired to join our movement to end breast cancer. https://nbcc.info/JoLynnStory

The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 7d

What fuels your fight? NBCC fights for the people behind the policies: the men & women affected by breast cancer. Their families and friends. Who powers your breast cancer advocacy? Submit your story & an optional photo of what keeps you going https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/what-fuels-your-fight/

The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 8d

"Nobody should have to choose between putting a roof over their head and treatment."

Stories like Alexis's highlight the urgency of passing the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act and protecting funding for science that keeps patients alive. nbcc.info/AlexisStory

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 9d

Evidence-based health care and science are under attack. Many people will suffer. Some will die.

Here are 4 threats to the movement to end breast cancer–and how to fight back. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/4-threats-to-the-movement-to-end-breast-cancer/

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 10d

Breast cancer remains an urgent issue. We need more than pink. We need action. Join NBCC this October—and every month—as we protect our progress, stand up for science, and continue to move us closer to a world without breast cancer. www.stopbreastcancer.org

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 11d

A must-read: NBCC's Michelle Tregear and Common Sense Oncology colleagues dive into why it's important that cancer research must measure outcomes that truly matter to patients. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/in-lancet-oncology-making-cancer-trials-reflect-outcomes-that-matter/

In Lancet Oncology: Making Cancer Trials Reflect Outcomes That Matter - National Breast Cancer Coalition

For decades, NBCC has advocated for cancer research that measures the outcomes that truly matter to patients.

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 17d

How can cancer trials better report quality-of-life data so results matter to patients? NBCC’s Michelle Tregear and Common Sense Oncology colleagues outline a new approach in @thelancet.com. See our summary and read the article here. www.stopbreastcancer.org/in-lancet-on...

In Lancet Oncology: Making Cancer Trials Reflect Outcomes That Matter - National Breast Cancer Coalition

For decades, NBCC has advocated for cancer research that measures the outcomes that truly matter to patients.

www.stopbreastcancer.org

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 18d

For Dr. David Laurance, fighting cancer is personal. As he gears up for his 47th New York City Marathon, read how he is running to support NBCC’s mission to end breast cancer and be inspired to join the movement nbcc.info/DavidsStory

The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 19d

Throwback read: NBCC President Fran Visco and other experts spoke about why we need to be prioritizing evidence-based drugs that significantly extend the lives of patients, not harm them. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/in-the-lever-if-a-drug-doesnt-work-it-doesnt-work/

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 21d

With recent cuts, community clinics are closing, clinical trials are on hold or terminated and federal grants are otherwise unavailable in the health research space. Are you experiencing problems with accessing care or funding? We want to hear from you: http://nbcc.info/FundingSurvey

The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 22d

The ACA's enhanced premium tax credits have helped more than 20 million people afford health insurance. Breast cancer patients' lives depend on access to quality care. Tell Congress to extend these credits https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/what-we-do/policy/find-tools-to-take-action/#/13

The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 23d

HAPPENING SOON: Register for our September 19 NBCC member webinar featuring Dr. Jonathan Kimmelman, who will explore the balance of risks and benefits for patients in clinical trials. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/events/upcoming-webinars/

Upcoming Webinars - National Breast Cancer Coalition

Learn about the upcoming webinars on breast cancer science and policy offered to NBCC members.

www.stopbreastcancer.org

The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 24d

NBCC's President Fran Visco sent a letter thanking @schumer.senate.gov and @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social for centering people’s needs in their demands for a bipartisan agreement on a continuing resolution to protect healthcare www.stopbreastcancer.org/centering-he...

Letter to Schumer, Jeffries: Thank You for Centering Health Care Needs in Continuing Resolution Demands - National Breast Cancer Coalition

NBCC's Fran Visco thanks Senator Schumer and Rep. Jeffries for their commitment to health care access in bipartisan agreement demands on a continuing resolution.

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 24d

NBCC prioritizes protecting the advancement of federally funded scientific knowledge and research programs and will oppose policies and legislation that undermine the process and infrastructure that result in credible, high-quality science https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/science-saved-our-lives/

Science Saved Our Lives - National Breast Cancer Coalition

Almost everyone who has been treated for breast cancer in the past few decades has benefitted from federal investment in medical research.

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 25d

During the summer Congressional recess, NBCC advocates secured new cosponsors for the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Join NBCC advocates and keep up the momentum: contact your members of Congress and ask them to support the bill! nbcc.info/TakeAction

Find Tools to Take Action - National Breast Cancer Coalition

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 26d

ICYMI: Can we personalize care so that women receive only the treatments they truly need? NBCC's Michelle Tregear explores that in a WebMD must-read: https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/cm/early-bc-hr-positive-her2-negative-opt-out-therapy-asco