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

Nearly every person in the US who has been treated for breast cancer in the past few decades has benefitted from federal investment in medical research. Read and watch some of their stories here & take action to #ProtectScience. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/science-saved-our-lives/

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

"Science is our only hope to ensure our children don’t face this disease in their lifetimes."

Read how science and research have impacted NBCC advocate Meadow Riedel's cancer journey and take action to protect science! https://nbcc.info/MeadowStory

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

Honor Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day today with ACTION. Breast cancer patients can't wait. Urge your representative to support the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act! http://nbcc.info/TakeAction

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

"I was just able to celebrate five years cancer free because of research."

The power of research is not something advocates like Kaitlyn take for granted. Now more than ever, we must protect research and science. Read her story and take action! nbcc.info/KaitlynStory

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

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 · 5d

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

Breast Cancer Advocacy | Positions & Policies | NBCC

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

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 · 6d

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/

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

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.

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

"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 · 7d

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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 · 10d

“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 · 12d

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 · 13d

"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

The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 14d

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/

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

The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 15d

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 · 16d

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/

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

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

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

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...

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 · 23d

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 · 24d

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/