Breast cancer

11/17/09 -- Washington, D.C.--The following is a statement by Congressman Eliot Engel in response to the report released today on the changes to Mammography Guidelines by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).

“I am concerned by USPSTF's recommendations that women in their forties should no longer routinely get annual mammograms, and that older women (ages 50-74) should cut back to one scheduled exam every other year.    » read more »

Urges passage of his legislation, the Mammogram and MRI Availability Act, in order to ensure early detention for at-risk women

October 7, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), author of the Mammogram and MRI Availability Act (H. R. 995), reiterated the importance of early detection for breast cancer.

At an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing on breast cancer legislation, Nadler testified on his legislation, which would require insurance plans already covering diagnostic mammography to extend coverage for annual screening mammography to women age 40 and over, and for annual screenings and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for women at high risk of developing breast cancer.    » read more »

October 7, 2009 -- Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Jim Matheson -- speaking at a hearing before the Health subcommittee Wednesday—told colleagues that breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for Utah women. He urged support for several bills designed to improve education, treatment and screen programs for the disease.

“Everyone has been touched by cancer. I hope we will make significant strides in research, education and screening,” said Matheson. “Though the national incidence rate of breast cancer among women is much higher than Utah ’s, Utah ’s mortality rate is the same because a higher percentage of Utah women are diagnosed in the cancer’s later stages. If breast cancer is caught early, survival is much more likely.”    » read more »

Washington, Oct 7 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor, working to eliminate disparities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, advocated her bill today during a significant hearing on the Subcommittee on Health. The Eliminating Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Act of 2009 will create incentives and requirements for adequate care for all women, regardless of race, income or health insurance status.    » read more »

5/8/2008 -- Demonstrating Hillary’s strong commitment to breast cancer awareness, the Clinton campaign today unveiled its ‘Hats off for Hillary’ drive in Kentucky. The drive, which will take place until May 20, will encourage women across the state to donate their Kentucky Derby hats to charity.

Derby hats: Photo by Steve Ryan (CC)    » read more »

Urges Passage of Legislation to Spur Life-Saving Research

April 21, 2008 -- Washington, DC – Senator Hillary Clinton today condemned Republican efforts to block debate and passage of the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act, of which Senator Clinton is an original co-sponsor. She urged her colleagues to join her in supporting this important legislation.

Senator Hillary Clinton: Photo by Marc Nozell (CC)    » read more »

February 28, 2008 -- Washington, DC— A bill sponsored by Nevada Senator Harry Reid to study the possible links between breast cancer and the environment passed an important milestone. Despite the threat of fifteen amendments that were filed to the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act by Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK), the bill passed out of the Senate Health, Environment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee in tact.    » read more »

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Jan. 28 - A new medical imager for detecting and guiding the biopsy of suspicious breast cancer lesions is capable of spotting tumors that are half the size of the smallest ones detected by standard imaging systems, according to a new study.    » read more »

Bill now goes to President to be signed into law

December 14, 2007 -- Washington, DC – The U.S. Senate has approved legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) to extend the sale of the highly successful Breast Cancer Research Stamp for four additional years beyond the current expiration date of December 31, 2007. The legislation is cosponsored by a bipartisan coalition of 62 additional Senators.    » read more »

November 15, 2007 --Washington, DC – The U.S. Senate last night approved legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) to extend the sale of the highly successful Breast Cancer Research Stamp for four additional years beyond the current expiration date of December 31, 2007. The legislation is cosponsored by a bipartisan coalition of 61 additional Senators.

According to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, the Breast Cancer Research Stamp has raised more money than any other fund-raising stamp.    » read more »

October 15, 2007 -- Pharmacies are chipping in this October to help spread a statewide message about breast and cervical cancer, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) said Monday.

The message is direct: early detection and treatment saves lives.

To help celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 129 Montana pharmacies will distribute a total of 30,000 bags promoting the Montana Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP) of DPHHS.    » read more »

Five-Part Video Available on Demand on ABCNEWS.Com

Thursday, October 11, 2007 -- As part of ABC News' series "The Fight Against Breast Cancer," a special discussion entitled "The Girlfriends' Guide to Breast Cancer -- Brought to You by the Women of ABC News" was broadcast on "Good Morning America Now" today and is available on demand on ABCNEWS.com.    » read more »

October 2, 2007 -- Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm is again recognizing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, increasing public knowledge about the importance of early detection of breast cancer.

Breast cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in Michigan. In 2007, the American Cancer Society estimates that 5,900 Michigan women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 1,320 women will die of the disease.    » read more »

ABCNEWS.Com Launches Video Library on Breast Cancer Information Beginning October 1

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