Why do some ER-positive breast cancer treatments stop working over time? How can testing a tumor’s genetic makeup help identify possible treatment options? Our July 17th webinar will explore that and more -- Join us! https://nbcc.info/4vMWonx

Women cannot wait for the benefits they already qualify for and have paid for. It is well past time to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Act urgently to help many others who don’t have time to wait! nbcc.info/TakeAction

Who we elect impacts access to care. Tell your elected officials and candidates running for office to read and sign our public policy platform to show our voices matter: https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/breastcancercaucus/

Patients deserve reform that strengthens the research enterprise—not changes that weaken it. That's why we oppose the changes proposed by OMB: They would move the research enterprise in the wrong direction. Read our comments to the federal register. https://nbcc.info/4pf3bUO

How can every advocate play a role in ending the unnecessary waiting periods for Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicare for people living with metastatic breast cancer? Join our July 21 webinar to find out! https://nbcc.info/4aHOovS

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 how science saves lives and take action to protect it. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/science-saved-our-lives/

Make an impact on public policy: Join NBCC’s Board of Directors! The Board reflects the geographic, constituent & political diversity that is breast cancer and brings unique perspectives to NBCC's public policy and legislative initiatives. Learn more https://nbcc.info/4fxy1Fp

The Office of Management and Budget has proposed sweeping changes to the rules governing federal financial assistance, including research grants. We believe the proposed rule would undermine the biomedical research enterprise. Read our comment: https://nbcc.info/4pf3bUO

In breastcancer.org: Research shows that where you live can affect survival after breast cancer [ nbcc.info/4p6yYag ] Learn more from researcher Sarah Lima, who shared her findings with us during a recent webinar: nbcc.info/4vRL2Pc

Join NBCC on July 21 at 12 PM EDT for a webinar update on our campaign to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Learn about the advocacy efforts underway & see what you can do to make a difference! https://nbcc.info/4aHOovS

From @usrepkathycastor.bsky.social and Rep. Garbarino: There's a bipartisan opportunity to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act to remove the waiting periods that continue to create unnecessary barriers. Let's pass this bill! https://nbcc.info/4446a8L

NBCC is deeply concerned about a new rule that narrows the definition of “medical frailty” for working individuals on Medicaid. This rule will create significant barriers to accessing care for people with medical conditions like breast cancer. https://nbcc.info/4eBB0KT

While, unfortunately, it is already too late for too many of our loved ones, you must act urgently to help many others who don’t have time to wait by passing the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Join advocates like Alexis in taking action! Nbcc.info/AlexisStory

"You do have to see if [a new drug] is going to extend life, and that takes time. There’s no way that you can step around that." Read why patients value overall survival and quality of life as the outcomes that matter most. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/jama-patient-perspectives-drug-approvals/

More than 100 health care organizations and 255 cosponsors in the House agree: when time matters most, patients shouldn’t have to wait. I’m proud to lead the bipartisan effort to eliminate barriers to care for those living with metastatic breast cancer with Rep. Garbarino. buff.ly/rVKcTlB

Keep the momentum going! Getting the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act passed in Congress will require sustained advocacy, grassroots pressure, and direct engagement with lawmakers. Make a difference—give now. https://secure.qgiv.com/for/goldmanmatch/?blm_aid=77612&blm_aid=77612

People with metastatic breast cancer are dying while waiting for access to earned health care and Social Security benefits. Passing the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act would change that. Urge Congress to pass this legislation NOW! nbcc.info/TakeAction

"Every day of delay means more patients are forced to wait for benefits they have earned." Powerful @the535news op-ed from the House leads of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act @usrepkathycastor.bsky.social & Rep. Garbarino on why we must pass this bill now! https://nbcc.info/4446a8L

Genomic sequencing is reshaping the understanding and treatment of ER-positive breast cancer. Join us on a July 17 webinar to learn what new therapies are being developed to improve treatment and more! https://nbcc.info/4vMWonx

Congress must prioritize women’s lives, not ballrooms, bombs, and billion-dollar slush funds. If you agree, urge your members of Congress to pass the Metastatic Access to Care Act this Congress! nbcc.info/TakeAction

The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act would waive waiting periods for benefits patients are entitled to. Hear from those who have been affected by these waiting periods and take action to help pass the bill this Congress. Nbcc.info/METSStories

"At a time when health coverage is under attack, women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer cannot afford arbitrary waiting periods." We agree with @usrepkathycastor.bsky.social, the House co-lead on the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Let's pass this bill! nbcc.info/44u6nSL

How do patients feel about speedy drug approvals vs. more evidence to support a new treatment’s effectiveness? NBCC's Michelle Tregear and Melanie Wyne share their expertise here: https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/jama-patient-perspectives-drug-approvals/

The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act has 255 cosponsors in the US House and support from more than 2/3 of the Ways and Means Committee. But as time runs out for this current Congress, we need our advocates to keep taking action to pass this bill nbcc.info/TakeAction

At today’s #LobbyDay, we told Congress about the importance of passing the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act, which would remove SSDI and Medicare waiting periods for those living with metastatic breast cancer. #StopBreast Cancer #NBCContheHill

Tell Congress to pass the #MetastaticBreastCancerAccesstoCareAct today. @nbccstopbc.bsky.social's Information Center has resources for contacting your representatives and letting them know this bill matters to you. Visit stopbreastcancer.org or email us at the Coalition at [email protected].

Today, breast cancer advocates are on Capitol Hill to ask key Congress members to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. And we’re asking our whole advocacy community to step up and be a part of this movement! Take action! nbcc.info/TakeAction #NBCContheHill

NBCC Advocate Joy Thorson penned a powerful letter to the editor in the Des Moines Register about the importance of passing the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. She's right: We can't wait for access to care. https://nbcc.info/4uUTVpT

Happy Father's Day to those living with or with a history of breast cancer. This year, ~2,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in men. We’re working to #EndBreastCancer for everyone. Stopbreastcancer.org

A new Trump administration rule adopts a restrictive definition of “medical frailty” when implementing Medicaid work requirements. This will make it much harder for sick, low-income breast cancer patients to maintain their critically necessary health care. https://nbcc.info/4eBB0KT

Eligible individuals with metastatic breast cancer must wait 5 months to receive SSDI and then 24 months to receive Medicare coverage. This is UNACCEPTABLE. Congress must pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act NOW! Take action here. nbcc.info/TakeAction

"If your average lifespan is 36 months after a diagnosis ... it is completely untenable to expect anyone to go through that." Rayna, who's living with metastatic breast cancer, is right. We must pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act! nbcc.info/TakeAction

TODAY at 11AM: Tune in as experts explain how you can be a part of NBCC’s grassroots efforts to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act! https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/events/webinar-urgent-effort-to-advance-the-metastatic-breast-cancer-access-to-care-act/

“We need the benefits so that I could be here… so I could be alive.” Stories like Donna’s highlight how important it is to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Read her story and take action today. nbcc.info/DonnaStory

You can make a difference in the lives of people with metastatic breast cancer. On 6/18, join us to learn how you can be a part of advocacy efforts to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act this year. https://nbcc.info/4vG4q19

ICYMI: We recently sent a letter to the Ways & Means Committee urging them to take action on the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. How many more have to die before Congress passes this long-overdue legislation? https://nbcc.info/3Q2z9pZ

Getting the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act passed in Congress will require sustained advocacy, grassroots pressure, and direct engagement with lawmakers. You can help us by donating -- donate today and double your impact! https://secure.qgiv.com/for/goldmanmatch/

Join us on August 13 for a member-only webinar about what real-world data—such as medical records, insurance claims, and registries—tell us about metastatic breast cancer. https://nbcc.info/3RO4BsN

Join NBCC on June 18 at 11AM EDT for an important advocacy webinar focused on advancing the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Register today learn how you can be part of this critical effort! https://nbcc.info/4vG4q19

“They’re asking people to wait, and during my period of wait, I can’t even afford the medicine. So how would I even make it to get my Medicare?” Read T'Ana's story and urge Congress to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act now! nbcc.info/TAnaStory

People across the country are experiencing significantly higher health care costs because of expired affordability measures for ACA plans—and millions could lose their coverage entirely. What does that mean for your state? https://nbcc.info/4dy1mwy

A new JAMA publication, coauthored by NBCC’s Michelle Tregear and Melanie Wyne, explores breast cancer patients’ views on the trade-offs between faster approval and the evidentiary certainty of new cancer drugs in the US. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/jama-patient-perspectives-drug-approvals/

"I know from my own experience that we don't have the kind of time that they're asking for us." Advocates living with metastatic breast cancer like Tonsa show this is urgent. We must pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act NOW. nbcc.info/TakeAction

Make an impact: NBCC invites organizations to nominate a leader to serve on our Board of Directors. Applications are due August 3. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/apply-to-join-nbccs-board-of-directors/

On National Cancer Survivors Day and every day, NBCC honors the people who are breast cancer survivors and living with breast cancer. Together, we will end breast cancer through the power of advocacy and action. http://stopbreastcancer.org

Congress has the power to move the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act forward starting with the next markup in the Ways and Means committee. No other bill has the overwhelming bipartisan support that this bill does. Take action today! nbcc.info/TakeAction

WEBINAR: Are you an NBCC member? Join us on July 17 for an interesting discussion on how genomic sequencing is reshaping the understanding and treatment of ER-positive breast cancer. Learn more and RSVP today! https://nbcc.info/4vMWonx

Today, we sent a letter to the Ways & Means Committee urging them to take action on the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. How many more have to die before Congress passes this long-overdue legislation? https://nbcc.info/3Q2z9pZ

NBCC's Michelle Tregear spoke at the @ascocancer.bsky.social Annual Meeting recently to discuss how oncology can better align evidence generation with the outcomes that matter most to patients, including overall survival, quality of life, functional independence, and treatment burden.

Read stories of women affected by SSDI and Medicare waiting periods. We need to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act and improve the lives of everyone with metastatic breast cancer. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/metastatic-breast-cancer-access-to-care-act-stories/