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Fran Visco

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President, National Breast Cancer Coalition

2008 Political Candidates Stance on Breast Cancer Research

As you know, it is a presidential election year.  The record number of voters who have participated in this year's presidential primaries and caucuses indicate that Americans want to make their voices heard.  For those of us who have fought, day after day, year after year, to eradicate breast cancer, this renewed interest in public... Read moreChevron
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Fran Visco

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President, National Breast Cancer Coalition

Breast Cancer Is a Political Issue: Support Candidates Who Support Breast Cancer

Elected officials, local, state, and federal, are usually willing to show up to cut the ribbon at the opening of the local breast center or to pin on a pink lapel ribbon to show support. But those things do little to move us forward to getting important answers about breast cancer. You know that breast cancer is a political issue - not just a... Read moreChevron
posted 03/27/2008, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Fran Visco

Fran Visco

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President, National Breast Cancer Coalition

National Breast Cancer Coalition Advocates for Universal Health Care

I am writing this on Super Tuesday, as many of you are making your choice about the next person to lead our country. If you have met with the candidates or listened to the debates (particularly on the Democratic side) you have heard a great deal of discussion about health care. It is only natural for breast cancer survivors and advocates like us,... Read moreChevron