Celebrating 10 Years of the Cancer Policy Advocacy Team Symposium

 A whirlwind trip to Washington, DC for the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship! It was my first time taking part in the Cancer Policy Advocacy Team.  I can't wait to attend next summer.  #CPAT23 Symposium was amazing.   I loved seeing my #ElevateAmbassadors again and meeting other cancer advocates! We had engaging discussions, and a few laughs along the way. Most importantly, we were there to advocate for the Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act (CCSA).  The Bill (S.2213) was introduced the day after CPAT.  Before cancer, I never would have even stepped foot in the House of Representatives or the Senate. We were able to listen to fellow cancer survivors, Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and Rep. Amy Klobuchar.   As a constituent of New York's 25th Congressional District, my gratitude goes to the office of Joe Morelle, It was an honor to advocate for the 18 million cancer survivors in the United States.  Enjoy the pictures! 

P.S. If you are (or know) of a cancer survivor or cancer thriver who is interested in being a part of cancer advocacy and wants to come along next year, please reach out!

Cancer Policy and Advocacy Team aka CPAT at Capitol Hill

 I am so excited to be attending the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorships Cancer Policy and Advocacy Team (CPAT) meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. tomorrow!  It is a whirlwind trip, but the goal is to talk to our senators regarding the Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act. With this bill, people going through cancer will benefit in their own survivorship, treatment, and transition care.  Addressing these issues as a whole will improve and close the gap that many cancer patients face in treatment.

To learn more about this, I have inserted a link below.  Please take the time to read it if you or someone that you know has (or is) gone through cancer.

https://wassermanschultz.house.gov/uploadedfiles/the_comprehensive_cancer_survivorship_act_ccsa_one_pager.pdf

I can't wait to share pictures and all that I will be learning at CPAT on Hill Day. 

Cancer Survivors Day 2023

 Celebrating yourself during Cancer Survivor Week is awesome. What better way to spend money on self-care? I have added some chemo hair and new hair pictures for you to see. What did you do to celebrate?