NCCS staff members and constituent/activist Eleanor Friedenberg met with Rep. Chris Van Hollen just before Thanksgiving in his District office, and he agreed to cosponsor H.R. 1078, the Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act.  

You can make a difference in cancer care during the holiday season, too, while your U.S. House members and Senators are home in your District.

• Call your Representative’s or Senator’s office to find out whether he/she will be hosting any Town Hall meetings.  Invite friends who care about quality cancer care to attend the meeting with you.  Click here to learn more about how you can make a difference at Town Hall meetings.

• Ask for a meeting with your Representative or Senator while s/he is in the District for recess.  Encourage others who care about quality cancer care and live in your congressional district to attend with you.  There is strength in numbers!  Click here to learn more about meeting with public officials.

• Bring support materials with you to a Town Hall or District meeting.  Click here for a package that explains and supports the Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act.