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Long Island Volunteer Joins NFL Players to Talk About Cancer Screening Programs WASHINGTON. DC - ACS CAN volunteer and breast cancer survivor Gail Carey of Long Island was recently at the Nation's Capitol to talk about the crucial need for the government to fund the National Breast and Cervical Early Detection Program Ms. Carey was joined by members of ACS CAN along with representatives of the National Football League at a special press event during breast cancer awareness month. Participants spoke about the importance of early detection and spent time with local breast cancer survivors. The National Breast and Cervical Early Detection Program gives low-income women access to life-saving breast and cervical cancer screenings. It provides part of the funds used in New York's Cancer Services program. At current federal funding levels, the program serves fewer than 1 in 5 eligible women. New York Governor David Paterson has recently called for additional cuts to the program. ### About the American Cancer Society |
After months of delay and hard negotiations, Congress has finally passed a funding bill! The bill includes a small increase for cancer research and prevention programs.