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Advocates like Punita and patients' lives depend on access to quality care. Urge the Senate to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits! http://nbcc.info/PunitaStory

NBCC’s Project LEAD Graduate Spotlight: Meridith Rothstein - National Breast Cancer Coalition Meet Meredith Rothstein, breast cancer survivor, NBCC public policy advocate, and Project LEAD graduate.

“Thanks to my NBCC training, I view that as a possibility now. I’ve seen the power of constituent voices— real people impacted by breast cancer— in moving the needle.”

Read Meridith's story and be inspired to apply for Project LEAD today! https://nbcc.info/49lS3xL

Breast cancer is a complex disease. That’s why NBCC breaks down the most complicated topics so you don’t have to. From subjects ranging to screening, drug approval, treatments, and more: We have you covered. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/information-center/understand-the-issues/

Breast Cancer Advocacy | Work at NBCC | National Breast Cancer Coalition Learn about and apply to open jobs at the National Breast Cancer Coalition.

Are you passionate about nonprofit fundraising and engagement? You might be a great fit at NBCC! We're hiring a Development Database Manager. Read the description and apply here. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/who-we-are/work-at-nbcc/

“I was just able to celebrate five years cancer-free because of research” - National Breast Cancer Coalition

“Having the research happen for triple-negative breast cancer could help keep me cancer-free and could help other people."

On Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day, read how Kaitlyn, a triple-negative breast cancer survivor, advocates for research funding. https://nbcc.info/4rC5Lol

Research shows how crucial access to health care—including Medicaid—is for women diagnosed with breast cancer. That's why policies that reduce Medicaid access risk reversing hard-fought progress. Read our science spotlight to learn more: https://nbcc.info/4bKXZDx

Among NBCC’s top 2026 public policy priorities is supporting a drug approval system that prioritizes approving drugs with clinically meaningful benefits for patients. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/information-center/positions-policies/food-and-drug-administration-fda-reform/

NBCC's Project LEAD - National Breast Cancer Coalition Learn more about and apply to attend NBCC's Project LEAD, the premier science training for breast cancer advocates.

At NBCC’s Project LEAD Institute, you’ll get expert-led training designed to provide you with a fundamental understanding of:
- the science of breast cancer
- immunology
- epidemiology
- research methodology, and more!
Apply today! https://nbcc.info/ProjectLEADInstitute

We must preserve the Medicaid Breast & Cervical Cancer Treatment Program, which Congress enacted in 2000 due to NBCC’s leadership. In 2026, NBCC remains committed to ensuring everyone screened and diagnosed with breast cancer has access to the treatment they need. https://nbcc.info/3M1JNLZ

The public is entitled to drugs that are effective, accessible & supported by high-quality clinical trials. If the FDA moves to a one-trial default, confirmatory evidence cannot replace strong trial design and clinically meaningful results. https://nbcc.info/4cb0grL

Medicaid Expansion Associated With Fewer Breast Cancer Deaths - National Breast Cancer Coalition Access to quality health care saves lives—and new research demonstrates how crucial that access is for women with breast cancer.

A recent study shows that women diagnosed with breast cancer living in Medicaid expansion states experienced lower overall mortality compared with comparable women in non-expansion states. We break down what that means here: https://nbcc.info/4bKXZDx

2026 Advocate Leadership Summit - National Breast Cancer Coalition Register to attend the National Breast Cancer Coalition's Annual Leadership Summit in Washington, DC in May 2025.

The 2026 NBCC Summit is a great way to develop your breast cancer advocacy skills and keep up the fight to end breast cancer. Join us—register today. Nbcc.info/26Summit

One of our top 2026 legislative priorities is getting the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act passed this Congress. This bill would waive the Medicare & Social Security benefit waiting period for eligible individuals living with metastatic breast cancer. https://nbcc.info/45Nm7Pp

Member Webinar: Costs and Survival Benefits of Cancer Drugs Approved Through the FDA’s Accelerated Pathway - National Breast Cancer Coalition

Our March 23rd member webinar will feature findings from a recent study examining survival gains and Medicare spending associated with the FDA's accelerated approvals of cancer drugs. Join us! https://nbcc.info/4aLzbZV

Access to quality evidence-based health care is under critical threat. NBCC remains committed to prioritizing health care access this year. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/information-center/positions-policies/public-policy-priority-2-access-to-affordable-and-effective-therapies/

Thanks to NBCC’s advocacy, the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program has funded billions in innovative, high-impact research for decades. This year, we’re advocating for continuing funding for this critical partnership of scientists and consumers. https://nbcc.info/4rm4qkI

"Before Project LEAD, I had passion and lived experience. After Project LEAD, I had the language and tools to turn that into impact."

Join powerful advocates like Brittany by becoming a Project LEAD graduate. https://nbcc.info/3LtqRFB

Find Tools to Take Action - National Breast Cancer Coalition https://www.stopbreastcancer.org

The ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits, which expired at the end of 2025, have helped more than 20 million people afford health insurance. The U.S. House voted to extend them on Jan. 8th. Now, the Senate must do the same. Urge your Senators to extend them! nbcc.info/TakeAction

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Access to quality evidence-based health care is under critical threat. NBCC remains committed to prioritizing health care access this year. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/information-center/positions-policies/public-policy-priority-1-guaranteed-access-to-quality-care-for-all/

Member Webinar: Highlights From 2025 SABCS - National Breast Cancer Coalition On February 18, join NBCC and Dr. Brooke Wilson for a discussion of key clinical trials and research updates presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

HAPPENING SOON: Join our February 18 webinar to hear about the latest clinical trials, research, and science from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Register today! https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/events/member-webinar-highlights-from-2025-sabcs/

NBCC's Project LEAD - National Breast Cancer Coalition Learn more about and apply to attend NBCC's Project LEAD, the premier science training for breast cancer advocates.

Project LEAD graduates bring an educated consumer perspective and critical thinking skills to the important issues in breast cancer, from reviewing research proposals for new treatment options to lobbying for research funding on Capitol Hill. Apply to attend today. nbcc.info/ProjectLEADInstitute

A recent study shows Medicaid expansion was associated with about a 5% lower risk of death and a 1.4 percentage point reduction in five-year mortality—equivalent to roughly 1,400 fewer deaths per 100,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer. https://nbcc.info/4bKXZDx

We're hiring! NBCC is seeking a Development Database Manager to ensure our donor data is accurate, secure, and leveraged thoughtfully to support fundraising, stewardship, and donor engagement. #DevelopmentJobs https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/who-we-are/work-at-nbcc/

NBCC supports policies and legislation that protect the advancement of scientific knowledge and research through federally funded programs and opposes actions that undermine the integrity, continuity, or independence of the scientific enterprise. https://nbcc.info/3NZK5nd

Register for the #NBCCSummit and learn more about breast cancer so you can take that knowledge to #LobbyDay afterwards! Register today. nbcc.info/26Summit

Yesterday, NBCC met with the entire Delaware delegation on Capitol Hill. Thank you,@coons.senate.gov, @bluntrochester.senate.gov, and @mcbride.house.gov for supporting policies to end breast cancer! #NBCContheHill

Thanks to Rep. Pete Sessions (TX) for meeting with us at today's #LobbyDay to discuss breast cancer priority policies! #NBCContheHill

Our Maryland advocates are hard at work at today's #LobbyDay! #NBCContheHill

Our advocates are out to meet with members of Congress from Virginia and Illinois at #LobbyDay! #NBCContheHill