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cancer is a campaign problem
I am a cancer survivor of 25 years and have made cancer an election issue. Fighting cancer is as much a matter of scientific discovery as it is a matter of public policy.
That’s why I’m participating in cancer voting programs to keep candidates on track and elevate cancer as a policy priority. With Election Day approaching, I would like to know where the candidates for the House (Rep. Brad Schneider and Joe Severino) stand on these issues.
All major medical breakthroughs in cancer can be traced directly to the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute. Will you vote for sustainable annual increases in cancer research funding?
Clinical trials are key to advancing new standards of care that can improve survival and quality of life for cancer patients. Unfortunately, trial participant costs are often a barrier to enrollment. Do you support legislation that allows more patients to participate in clinical trials?
Affordability is very important for cancer patients and survivors. Due to the high cost of cancer treatment, patients need access to affordable plans. Do you support legislation that gives Americans access to affordable, quality health care? Affordable pricing for medical law market plans guaranteed?
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Cancer is non-partisan and no matter who wins, I promise to work with them to support laws and policies that help people fight cancer.
Maggie Powell, Wakigan, cancer voter volunteer
Political emails are a waste of time and money
One good thing is that you can block robocalls and solicitors on your mobile phone. I do and it’s great. And when all the political ads are playing, you can turn the TV down or turn it off.
But how do you block all emails that arrive in your mailbox every day?
It’s disappointing to have a trash can full of this junk. I’m certainly not the only one. And imagine the poor postal worker who has to carry all the mail and deliver it to every mailbox. What a waste of time and money. Can you mail it, folks? Nobody reads them anyway.
Jamie Ruggles, Barrington
