February Cancer Support Community Newsletter

February 2020 Dear Cathy, It is hard to believe it’s already Valentine’s Day and this year shows no signs of slowing down. With an election season in full swing and health policy issues dominating many discussions (check out the Presidential health platforms below), it is a critical time for advocates to make their voices heard. We hope you will do just that on March 4. Plan to virtually join us as our affiliate leaders come to Capitol Hill. We will be educating Members of Congress on the importance of the full patient experience, including not only physical, but also psychosocial needs. We need your voice to ensure that our elected leaders incorporate the lived experiences of patients into critical health decisions. Stay tuned for more information and as always, thank you for your relentless advocacy and partnership! Elizabeth F. Franklin, MSW Executive Director, Cancer Policy Institute action@cancersupportcommunity.org Join Advocates Across the Country for CSC's Virtual Advocacy Day Join us on March 4 for CSC's Virtual Advocacy Day, an opportunity to make an impact from home by reaching out to your members of Congress, encouraging them to sign onto a letter urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to elevate the importance of reporting of patient experience data.  Stay tuned for more information as to how you can participate!    READ MORE Advocate Spotlight: Siobhan McLaughlin Lesley Each month, the Cancer Policy Institute profiles advocates who have been engaged in cancer advocacy. Read on to learn more about Siobhan and her work as the Executive Director of Gilda's Club Kansas City. Curious About Where the 2020 Candidates Stand on Health Care Issues? With the 2020 election in full swing, you may have been asking yourself where the candidates stand on important health care issues. This information can be found directly on each candidate's campaign website as part of their platform. Additionally, many reputable news outlets, including Politico, The Washington Post, and NPR have also compiled this information on various health care topics. MyLifeLine Launches New Discussion Boards CSC’s MyLifeLine has recently launched two new discussion boards for individuals who have been impacted by an Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) diagnosis and for those who are managing Multiple Myeloma to share, discuss, and learn about their unique experiences in an online space. JOIN TODAY Recent Cancer Support Community Policy Comments The Cancer Support Community has recently released a policy position statement on the recent CMS Medicaid guidance on block grants, as well as signed on in support of the MODERN Labeling Act. Click on the LEARN MORE button to read these comment letters.  LEARN MORE Visit Our Website Give Today Cancer Support Community “So that No One Faces Cancer Alone” 734 15th Street NW | Suite 300 Washington, DC 20005 Unsubscribe