Dallas, TX – After hearing of Senator Hillary Clinton's proposal to increase funding for breast cancer research and treatment, setting a goal of finding a cure for the disease within 10 years, Shelley Fuld Nasso, director of public policy for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Alliance issued...
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Komen founder named White House Chief Protocol Officer
The White House today announced the nomination of Nancy G. Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure as chief protocol officer. In this role, Nancy will be responsible for overseeing the visits of chiefs of state, heads of government and other international dignitaries who are in the United States to meet with the President, Vice President or Secretary of State. She also will accompany delegations representing the President at official ceremonies abroad.
We are incredibly proud of Nancy and know that, when confirmed, she will meet this awesome opportunity with grace, intellect and compassion. You can read more about Nancy's nomination in national Komen's press release.
Exciting S.C. Legislative Update!
The South Carolina state legislative session ended this afternoon and $1 million in funding for breast and cervical cancer has been included in the final budget! This funding will go to the SC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to fully implement the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act in our state.
President Bush Signs Patient Navigator Legislation Into Law
President George W. Bush signed into law the "Patient Navigator, Outreach, and Chronic Disease Prevention Act of 2005." The legislation will help reduce cancer care disparities among the medically underserved by improving access to care while raising awareness of the importance of preventive care. Enactment of the legislation was a key priority for the American Cancer Society, which commends the work of its champions.
