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Hearing Set to Push for Increased Research Funding for Prostate Cancer
The House Appropriations Defense subcommittee will convene a public
witness hearing on May 20 at 10:00am in room H-140 of the U.S. Capitol.
The hearing is expected to feature testimony regarding programs of
the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP).
Sherry Galloway, RN and Jonathan W. Simons, MD will testify to make the
case for increased research funding for the Prostate Cancer Research Program.
Sherry, a registered nurse and ZERO board member, has had an intimate
experience with prostate cancer as her husband is a 6-year survivor and her son
died with advanced metastatic prostate cancer at the age of 36. Dr.
Simons is CEO and president of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. He will
present testimony focusing on the scientific needs of the prostate cancer
community.
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Let Congress Know Your Concerns
We encourage you to contact your elected representatives on Capitol Hill to indicate your support for early detection, men's prostate health and the need for research funding to improve early diagnosis of prostate cancer.
For more information about your Senators and Representative, CLICK HERE.
2010 is the Year to TAKE ACTION!
With a new year comes new opportunities and ZERO is making changes to help you to be an active advocate for prostate cancer. Check out the new tools for info about your lawmakers, contacting them and tracking important legislation in your State Capital as well as in Washington. And stay on top of current news from Washington by reading Kevin's Capitol Beat.
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ZERO'S 2010 Summit to End Prostate Cancer- Registration Now Open
You can make a positive difference by representing ZERO and the entire prostate cancer community in Washington, D.C. this fall.
The 2010 Summit to End Prostate Cancer, sponsored by ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer, is tentatively scheduled for September 14-16. The Summit will focus on effective strategies for increasing the Federal investment in prostate cancer research. During Summit attendees will have the opportunity to meet with their elected officials on Capitol Hill.
"The Summit to End Prostate Cancer represents an annual opportunity during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month for supporters nationwide to gather in Washington, D.C. to speak up about prostate cancer and raise awareness of the importance of federal funding and other issues to help us achieve our goal of zero prostate cancer," said ZERO's CEO Skip Lockwood.
Interested in attending the 2010 Summit to End Prostate Cancer? Registration is now open. Click here to register.
Want to Get Involved?
Members of Congress frequently hold town hall meetings as a way to converse with their constituents. Town Hall meetings are a perfect opportunity to share your concerns regarding prostate cancer. Some current legislative hot topics are:
- Access to prostate cancer testing as a part of Healthcare Reform
- Increasing the federal investment in prostate cancer research
- Addressing the African American prostate cancer disparity
- Support of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
- Establishment of an Office of Men's Health
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