Benjamin Gilman: “I am in support of H.R. 4368, the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act. I am an original cosponsor of the…”

“I am in support of H.R. 4368, the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act. I am an original cosponsor of the legislation on which this bill is based, H.R. 1070 and I commend the gentleman from New York Mr. Lazio, the gentlewoman from Missouri, Ms. Danner and the gentlewoman from North Carolina Mrs. Myrick for their commitment to fighting breast and cervical cancers and for helping to bring this legislation before us today. This legislation will provide medical assistance for certain women under 65 who have been screened and found to have breast or cervical cancer by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Early Detection Program. Many women simply cannot afford to undergo prevention screenings and especially medical treatments. By providing screenings for breast and cervical cancer for the uninsured, many will benefit from early detection and by following up a screening with medical treatment, fewer women will succumb to these devastating diseases. Mr. Speaker, this issue is especially important to me and to my constituents, especially those in Rockland county.”