Things You Can Do from Home

Advocacy doesn’t have to be time-consuming or difficult. There are many ways that you can be effective right in your own home! One of the most powerful forms of advocacy is sharing your story and views with your legislators – which you can do in a letter, e-mail, or over the phone. You can also spread the word to your family, friends and others the same way. In this section, we offer a guide to all the ways you can advocate for better cancer care.

Join our Network

E-mail a public official

Contact a public official

Write a letter to your legislator

Phone a public official

Send a letter to the Editor

Call a radio station or television show

Join NCCS trainings and conference calls

Share your story

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