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Support the Breast Cancer Movement
As the 110th Congress gets under way, make a huge difference today by encouraging your elected officials to make breast cancer a national priority this year. This is our chance to make unprecedented progress in the breast cancer movement.
Dear [ Decision Maker ] , As a deeply concerned constituent, I urge you to make breast cancer a priority issue during this first session of the 110th Congress. More than ever, your help is needed to save lives! Currently, 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Great strides have been made in the breast cancer movement to reduce health care disparities and provide early detection and treatment for the underserved. The reality remains we do not have a cure for breast cancer and that all too often the difference between life and death for thousands of women is determined by disparities that exist in this country. Sound public policy from Members like you will help ensure quality care for all, and energize science to discover the cures for breast cancer. You play a critical role in passing legislation and appropriating funds so that all women will be able to receive quality breast health care and treatment. With the government's continued investment in breast cancer research, one day, science and research will deliver the cures for this disease. Your support in Congress will help this vision become reality! Please support legislation in the upcoming session that affects breast cancer and overcomes these disparities. Thank you in advance for addressing the critical issue of breast cancer. And thank you for using your strong influence in the halls of Congress to support the promise of a world without breast cancer!
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| Background Information |
This year alone, more than 217,000 American women and men will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and over 40,000 will die from this devastating disease. In addition to invasive breast cancer, 59,390 new cases of in situ breast cancer are expected to occur among women during 2006. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women ages 40-50. Tell us why you care about breast cancer.
