The National Breast Cancer Coalition

"If the enhanced [ACA] subsidies are not passed, the cost of [my] insurance... will go up substantially."

Advocates like Punita Khanna are right: Patients' lives depend on access to quality care. Urge Congress to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits! nbcc.info/PunitaStory

Breast cancer in crisis: During moments like these, we need to act to protect science, health care, and the policies and programs that will end breast cancer. This month, visit our action center and become an advocate for change. nbcc.info/TakeAction

“What I want others to remember me for is being able to work with organizations like NBCC and advocates who are making change."

Read Jo Lynn's story and be inspired to join our movement to end breast cancer. https://nbcc.info/JoLynnStory

What fuels your fight? NBCC fights for the people behind the policies: the men & women affected by breast cancer. Their families and friends. Who powers your breast cancer advocacy? Submit your story & an optional photo of what keeps you going https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/what-fuels-your-fight/

"Nobody should have to choose between putting a roof over their head and treatment."

Stories like Alexis's highlight the urgency of passing the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act and protecting funding for science that keeps patients alive. nbcc.info/AlexisStory

Evidence-based health care and science are under attack. Many people will suffer. Some will die.

Here are 4 threats to the movement to end breast cancer–and how to fight back. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/4-threats-to-the-movement-to-end-breast-cancer/

Breast cancer remains an urgent issue. We need more than pink. We need action. Join NBCC this October—and every month—as we protect our progress, stand up for science, and continue to move us closer to a world without breast cancer. www.stopbreastcancer.org

In Lancet Oncology: Making Cancer Trials Reflect Outcomes That Matter - National Breast Cancer Coalition For decades, NBCC has advocated for cancer research that measures the outcomes that truly matter to patients.

A must-read: NBCC's Michelle Tregear and Common Sense Oncology colleagues dive into why it's important that cancer research must measure outcomes that truly matter to patients. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/in-lancet-oncology-making-cancer-trials-reflect-outcomes-that-matter/

In Lancet Oncology: Making Cancer Trials Reflect Outcomes That Matter - National Breast Cancer Coalition For decades, NBCC has advocated for cancer research that measures the outcomes that truly matter to patients.

How can cancer trials better report quality-of-life data so results matter to patients? NBCC’s Michelle Tregear and Common Sense Oncology colleagues outline a new approach in @thelancet.com. See our summary and read the article here. www.stopbreastcancer.org/in-lancet-on...

For Dr. David Laurance, fighting cancer is personal. As he gears up for his 47th New York City Marathon, read how he is running to support NBCC’s mission to end breast cancer and be inspired to join the movement nbcc.info/DavidsStory

Throwback read: NBCC President Fran Visco and other experts spoke about why we need to be prioritizing evidence-based drugs that significantly extend the lives of patients, not harm them. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/in-the-lever-if-a-drug-doesnt-work-it-doesnt-work/

With recent cuts, community clinics are closing, clinical trials are on hold or terminated and federal grants are otherwise unavailable in the health research space. Are you experiencing problems with accessing care or funding? We want to hear from you: http://nbcc.info/FundingSurvey

The ACA's enhanced premium tax credits have helped more than 20 million people afford health insurance. Breast cancer patients' lives depend on access to quality care. Tell Congress to extend these credits https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/what-we-do/policy/find-tools-to-take-action/#/13

Upcoming Webinars - National Breast Cancer Coalition Learn about the upcoming webinars on breast cancer science and policy offered to NBCC members.

HAPPENING SOON: Register for our September 19 NBCC member webinar featuring Dr. Jonathan Kimmelman, who will explore the balance of risks and benefits for patients in clinical trials. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/events/upcoming-webinars/

Letter to Schumer, Jeffries: Thank You for Centering Health Care Needs in Continuing Resolution Demands - National Breast Cancer Coalition NBCC's Fran Visco thanks Senator Schumer and Rep. Jeffries for their commitment to health care access in bipartisan agreement demands on a continuing resolution.

NBCC's President Fran Visco sent a letter thanking @schumer.senate.gov and @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social for centering people’s needs in their demands for a bipartisan agreement on a continuing resolution to protect healthcare www.stopbreastcancer.org/centering-he...

Science Saved Our Lives - National Breast Cancer Coalition Almost everyone who has been treated for breast cancer in the past few decades has benefitted from federal investment in medical research.

NBCC prioritizes protecting the advancement of federally funded scientific knowledge and research programs and will oppose policies and legislation that undermine the process and infrastructure that result in credible, high-quality science https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/science-saved-our-lives/

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

During the summer Congressional recess, NBCC advocates secured new cosponsors for the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Join NBCC advocates and keep up the momentum: contact your members of Congress and ask them to support the bill! nbcc.info/TakeAction

ICYMI: Can we personalize care so that women receive only the treatments they truly need? NBCC's Michelle Tregear explores that in a WebMD must-read: https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/cm/early-bc-hr-positive-her2-negative-opt-out-therapy-asco

Everyone has a right to lifesaving healthcare. Breast cancer patients' lives depend on access to quality care. Urge your members of Congress to extend the ACA's enhanced premium tax credits now! https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/what-we-do/policy/find-tools-to-take-action/#/13

NBCC Organizational Support for Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Join the many organizations on our growing list of Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act supporters, representing thousands of breast cancer and health advocates. Sign up here! http://nbcc.info/SupportMETSBill

Breast Cancer Education | Understanding the Issues | NBCC

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/

Upcoming Webinars - National Breast Cancer Coalition Learn about the upcoming webinars on breast cancer science and policy offered to NBCC members.

NBCC member webinar: Do patients gain more than they risk in cancer trials? Join us for this insightful webinar on September 19 to learn more! https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/events/upcoming-webinars/

Despite lower incidence rates, Black women are 41% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women. Learn more and read NBCC’s breast cancer facts and figures. http://nbcc.info/FactsAndFigures

Find Tools to Take Action - National Breast Cancer Coalition

Write your member of Congress and tell them: do not cut medical research funding. Any cuts will cost lives & erase decades of progress in improving patient health and saving lives of women & men impacted by breast cancer https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/what-we-do/policy/find-tools-to-take-action/#/

Breast Cancer Statistics | Facts & Figures | NBCC What does the evidence say about breast cancer? Educate yourself on the latest breast cancer facts and statistics.

Our 2025 Breast Cancer Facts & Figures makes it clear: As the second leading cause of cancer deaths for women in the United States, breast cancer remains a deadly disease. Our fight to end breast cancer must continue through our bold action and advocacy. https://t.co/MWIcscD0tM

Congress may be in recess this month, but we must urge them now to support the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Let’s take action today! #NBCContheHill nbcc.info/TakeAction

Find Tools to Take Action - National Breast Cancer Coalition

This administration has shown no qualms about terminating already approved and funded grants. So what will Congress do to protect science? Join us in demanding members of Congress take action— contact your reps today. https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/what-we-do/policy/find-tools-to-take-action/#/

Become a Member & End Breast Cancer | NBCC NBCC represents a network of hundreds of groups and tens of thousands of grassroots advocates who are racing against the clock to save lives.

Are you passionate about working to #StopBreastCancerNow? Become a member of the National Breast Cancer Coalition. https://t.co/S4306fda6X

Done. Nobody who is metastatic should have to wait months for disability benefits they’ve paid into or years to be eligible for Medicare coverage.

Join us for an NBCC member webinar on September 19 for a timely discussion with Dr. Jonathan Kimmelman to explore the complex ethical and practical considerations of clinical trial participation. Register today! https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/events/upcoming-webinars/