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The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) is a grassroots organization dedicated to ending breast cancer through action and advocacy.

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Breast cancer patients and families are at a crucial turning point. This October, breast cancer advocates must meet the moment, learn what elections mean for our mission, and ensure that candidates prioritize policies that will end this disease. stopbreastcancer.org
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
What would passing the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act mean for breast cancer patients and their communities? Health care providers share why the MBCACA matters to the people they serve. nbcc.info/4cYXxkM
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
If you love fundraising and want to end breast cancer, we have a job opening of interest! Join NBCC's development team as the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations and help grow our philanthropic revenue. Learn more and apply today! nbcc.info/4dYxCec
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
For nearly a decade, NBCC and its advocates have worked with Congress to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act, but we're tired of waiting. We asked Congress: What are you waiting for? We must pass this bill now! nbcc.info/4hdkhR0
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
How should the FDA balance faster access to new cancer drugs with the need for strong evidence that treatments help patients live longer or live better? Our September 18 webinar will tackle that -- Register today! nbcc.info/3S2LXOn
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Thank you Rep. David Kustoff for meeting with breast cancer advocates in Memphis, and for your commitment to cosponsor the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act! #NBCContheHill
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Nobody should be dying waiting for benefits they’re entitled to. Urge your Congressmembers to cosponsor the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. We make it easy to take action here: nbcc.info/TakeAction
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Want to end breast cancer through policy action? Sign up for our training series, Public Policy 101, where we empower the next generation of NBCC advocates! www.surveymonkey.com/r/5S8RFHZ
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This election will help shape who gets care, what research advances, and whose voices matter. Use your voice during the Congressional August recess by asking candidates running for office to sign our public policy platform. www.stopbreastcancer.org/breastcanc…
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
NBCC’s Fran Visco in @thehill.com: “Enough ignoring the real pain of so many of your constituents. It’s just enough. Pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act.” thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/5971…
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Help us secure new cosponsors to the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act while Congress is on recess by: - Sending a letter to your newspaper - Using social media to draw attention - Meeting with your legislator's office Nbcc.info/TakeAction
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
ICYMI: NBCC Advocate Joy Thorson penned a powerful letter to the editor about the importance of passing the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. She's right: We can't wait for access to care. nbcc.info/4uUTVpT
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
During August Recess, find out if candidates in the running to represent you have signed on to NBCC’s policy platform, and if not, learn how you can ask them to support our efforts to end breast cancer. www.stopbreastcancer.org/breastcanc…
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Become an empowered advocate with Public Policy 101, an NBCC training series that kicks off in September. You'll learn how to get involved in timely, targeted breast cancer advocacy actions.​ Sign up today! www.surveymonkey.com/r/5S8RFHZ
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Have a passion for fundraising and ending breast cancer? NBCC is hiring a Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations! Work with smart, dedicated colleagues while raising money to end breast cancer. See if you qualify, or know someone who does, today! nbcc.info/4dYxCec
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Must read: Jo Lynn's story as an advocate living with metastatic breast cancer echoes the urgency of NBCC’s work to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Read her story and take action today! nbcc.info/JoLynnStory
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Interested in stopping breast cancer through the power of action? We're hiring! Lead NBCC's public policy team to help shape the legislative and public policy agenda. See if you qualify and apply today. -> www.stopbreastcancer.org/who-we-are…
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
In a @masslive.bsky.social letter to the editor, NBCC Advocates Carol Matyka and Judi Hirshfield-Bartek are urging @neal.house.gov, a member of the Ways & Means Committee, to push the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act out of committee and into enactment. nbcc.info/4wL9wKC
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Congress is home for August recess, and they need to hear from you. Please urge your member to support the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act! Learn more and take action today. #NBCContheHill nbcc.info/TakeAction
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Want to make a difference? NBCC is hiring a Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to help grow our philanthropic revenue by developing and managing relationships with corporations, private foundations, and more! See if you qualify and apply today nbcc.info/4dYxCec
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
In an InForum letter to the editor, NBCC Advocate Christine Norton wrote about why we must remove the cruel waiting periods for people living with metastatic breast cancer. That's why we must pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act NOW. nbcc.info/4vHjXO4
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
A week ago, we hosted NBCC's #ProjectLEAD, where advocates learn to help ensure that the educated and trained patient voice is heard everywhere that decisions about breast cancer are made. Thank you to everyone who attended to become a more educated and empowered advocate!
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Make an impact: NBCC invites your organization to nominate a leader to serve on our Board of Directors. There’s still time to apply! Applications must be submitted by August 3rd. www.stopbreastcancer.org/apply-to-j…
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act represents a bipartisan opportunity—for Ways and Means members and for members across Congress— to do the right thing. That's why we sent a letter to Committee members urging them to markup the bill NOW. nbcc.info/3TkncgK
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Advocates like T'Ana who are living with metastatic breast cancer can't wait to get benefits they're entitled to. That's why we need you to urge Congress to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act this year. Read her story and take action! nbcc.info/TAnaStory
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Most of Congress backs the bipartisan Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. In a powerful op-ed in @thehill.com, NBCC’s Fran Visco asks: Why isn’t it law? Let’s get this bill passed this Congress! nbcc.info/4hsBg1A
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Must read: Jo Lynn's story as an advocate living with metastatic breast cancer echoes the urgency of NBCC’s work to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Read her story and take action today! nbcc.info/JoLynnStory
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Women cannot wait for the benefits they already qualify for and have paid for. It is well past time to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Act urgently to help many others who don’t have time to wait! nbcc.info/TakeAction
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Make an impact on public policy: Join NBCC’s Board of Directors! The Board reflects the geographic, constituent & political diversity that is breast cancer and brings unique perspectives to NBCC's public policy and legislative initiatives. Learn more nbcc.info/4fxy1Fp
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
People with metastatic breast cancer are dying while waiting for access to earned health care and Social Security benefits. Passing the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act would change that. Urge Congress to pass this legislation NOW! nbcc.info/TakeAction
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Congress must prioritize women’s lives, not ballrooms, bombs, and billion-dollar slush funds. If you agree, urge your members of Congress to pass the Metastatic Access to Care Act this Congress! nbcc.info/TakeAction
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act has 255 cosponsors in the US House and support from more than 2/3 of the Ways and Means Committee. But as time runs out for this current Congress, we need our advocates to keep taking action to pass this bill nbcc.info/TakeAction
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
At today’s #LobbyDay, we told Congress about the importance of passing the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act, which would remove SSDI and Medicare waiting periods for those living with metastatic breast cancer. #StopBreast Cancer #NBCContheHill
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Today, breast cancer advocates are on Capitol Hill to ask key Congress members to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. And we’re asking our whole advocacy community to step up and be a part of this movement! Take action! nbcc.info/TakeAction #NBCContheHill
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
NBCC Advocate Joy Thorson penned a powerful letter to the editor in the Des Moines Register about the importance of passing the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. She's right: We can't wait for access to care. nbcc.info/4uUTVpT
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Eligible individuals with metastatic breast cancer must wait 5 months to receive SSDI and then 24 months to receive Medicare coverage. This is UNACCEPTABLE. Congress must pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act NOW! Take action here. nbcc.info/TakeAction
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
"If your average lifespan is 36 months after a diagnosis ... it is completely untenable to expect anyone to go through that." Rayna, who's living with metastatic breast cancer, is right. We must pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act! nbcc.info/TakeAction
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
“We need the benefits so that I could be here… so I could be alive.” Stories like Donna’s highlight how important it is to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Read her story and take action today. nbcc.info/DonnaStory
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
ICYMI: We recently sent a letter to the Ways & Means Committee urging them to take action on the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. How many more have to die before Congress passes this long-overdue legislation? nbcc.info/3Q2z9pZ
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Getting the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act passed in Congress will require sustained advocacy, grassroots pressure, and direct engagement with lawmakers. You can help us by donating -- donate today and double your impact! secure.qgiv.com/for/goldmanmatch
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
“They’re asking people to wait, and during my period of wait, I can’t even afford the medicine. So how would I even make it to get my Medicare?” Read T'Ana's story and urge Congress to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act now! nbcc.info/TAnaStory
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
"I know from my own experience that we don't have the kind of time that they're asking for us." Advocates living with metastatic breast cancer like Tonsa show this is urgent. We must pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act NOW. nbcc.info/TakeAction
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Make an impact: NBCC invites organizations to nominate a leader to serve on our Board of Directors. Applications are due August 3. www.stopbreastcancer.org/apply-to-j…
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
On National Cancer Survivors Day and every day, NBCC honors the people who are breast cancer survivors and living with breast cancer. Together, we will end breast cancer through the power of advocacy and action. stopbreastcancer.org
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Congress has the power to move the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act forward starting with the next markup in the Ways and Means committee. No other bill has the overwhelming bipartisan support that this bill does. Take action today! nbcc.info/TakeAction
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
WEBINAR: Are you an NBCC member? Join us on July 17 for an interesting discussion on how genomic sequencing is reshaping the understanding and treatment of ER-positive breast cancer. Learn more and RSVP today! nbcc.info/4vMWonx
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Today, we sent a letter to the Ways & Means Committee urging them to take action on the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. How many more have to die before Congress passes this long-overdue legislation? nbcc.info/3Q2z9pZ
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
NBCC's Michelle Tregear spoke at the @ascocancer.bsky.social Annual Meeting recently to discuss how oncology can better align evidence generation with the outcomes that matter most to patients, including overall survival, quality of life, functional independence, and treatment burden.
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition @nbccstopbc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Since Lobby Day, more than 20 new U.S. House cosponsors have signed onto the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Let's get this bill over the finish line during this Congress! Tell your members: we want to see this crucial legislation passed now! nbcc.info/TakeAction
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