Ask Your Representative for Better Cancer Care
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You’ve heard the call for change. With a new Congress and Administration preparing to overhaul our healthcare system, make sure they are considering the needs of cancer survivors!
Rep. Lois Capps has re-introduced the Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act (CCCIA) along with Rep. Charles Boustany as a lead co-sponsor. This bill, H.R. 1844, would improve care for people diagnosed with cancer by coordinating care and empowering patients with information necessary to make informed decisions – from the time of diagnosis and throughout their lives
The CCCIA encourages doctors to develop and explain plans for treatment so that patients and families can understand the goal(s) and options available, possible immediate and long-term effects and how they will be managed, and resources for addressing emotional and practical issues. The bill also promotes follow-up care plans after treatment to help patients and their future healthcare providers know what should be monitored. These plans are an important step toward improving the quality of care that cancer survivors receive throughout their survivorship.
We need the support of your representative to make this happen!
In the last Congress, the CCCIA had support from 117 members of the House. A new Congress began this year, so the process of gathering support starts over. Even if your Representative has supported this bill before, he or she must sign on again in the new Congress.
Learn more! Download tips for talking to your legislator and background materials about the bill!
Cancer survivors deserve quality care that is comprehensive and coordinated throughout their survival. This year, let’s make it happen!
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