We Need a National Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in this country. Americans who are at risk for colorectal cancer are not being screened due to lack of insurance.
A National Colorectal Cancer Screening Program has the potential to help tens of thousands of Americans each year get the screening they need, at a fraction of what it would cost to care for their late stage cancer diagnoses if their care was delayed until they were in the Medicare system.
Congress and Your Butt
Congress is set to introduce a bill that will create a National Colorectal Cancer Screening Program. It’s time we tell Congress to get off their butts and start covering yours.
The Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act will establish a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide colorectal cancer screenings and treatment for low-income, uninsured and underinsured individuals who are not eligible for Medicare.
Campaign Updates
- Advocates from All 50 States, DC, and Puerto Rico Butt-In to Congress03-31-2010
- There is Still Time to Butt-In to Congress
- A Special Thank You from Representative Granger03-30-2010
- Advocates from 38 States, DC, and Puerto Rico Participated in the 2010 Congressional Butt-In
- Advocates from Across the Country are Butting-In to Congress. Have You Made the Call?
- Did You Call Congress Today? Let Us Know How The Call Went.
- It Only Takes 2 Minutes. Call Now.
- Congress Will Listen — Do Your Part and Butt-In Today
- Call-on Congress Advocates Get Members to Listen03-29-2010
- Congressman Dan Boren Talks About the Importance of Taking Action
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