On the recordOctober 24, 2001
Breast Cancer is at an epidemic level and will affect more than 100,000 women in the next five years. I have followed the development of information on this issue and I have carried legislation providing screenings, testing, mammograms and treatment for women, particularly poor women. I have found that women of color are less informed and are likely to receive treatment too late. As a result, when cancer is detected, it is often too late! We need to provide free Breast Cancer screenings, mammograms, adequate treatment and posthesis for poor and underprivileged women. I firmly believe that outreach programs are necessary to disseminate important information and are essential in protecting the lives of our loved ones!
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