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A cooperative space of breast cancer stakeholders for shared policy development, consensus building, information sharing, and collective advocacy.

Washington, DC
Joined February 2025
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New Arizona law reduces financial barrier to vital breast imaging. Senate Bill 1165 has eliminated high out-of-pocket costs when an abnormal screening requires additional testing. Federal legislation must follow Arizona's lead and put patient lives first. Learn more from ABCP's op-ed: bit.ly/4yqGu3p
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The Alliance for Breast Cancer Policy was established by the @SusanGKomen Center for Public Policy to advance policy solutions that improve breast cancer prevention, detection and care. This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth , learn more about ABCP’s mission to drive meaningful policy change and help save lives in the fight against breast cancer: bit.ly/4gZt1Zi
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Every person’s breast cancer journey deserves to be recognized, including those living with metastatic breast cancer. Despite being the most advanced form of the disease, metastatic breast cancer remains underrepresented in research and public conversations. Learn more today: bit.ly/3QcC3ZB #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
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Policy change is essential to improving breast cancer detection and saving lives. The #ABCDAct would help ensure individuals have insurance coverage for all recommended breast cancer imaging, not just their initial screening. This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, learn more about how the #ABCDAct can help expand access to life-saving breast cancer screenings: bit.ly/3UKoIcM
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During #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we recognize the estimated 530 men expected to lose their lives to breast cancer in 2026 and the importance of ensuring every person has access to timely, high-quality breast cancer care. Learn more: bit.ly/4aQBKLs
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DYK? There are more than 4 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. This staggering statistic highlights the urgent need for accessible, timely, and effective screening tools. This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, help protect access to essential breast cancer screenings by learning more about the #ABCDAct, which works to ensure patients can receive the imaging and diagnostic services they need without unnecessary barriers. Learn more: bit.ly/4tUSKXO
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Cost concerns should never stand in the way of breast cancer detection. More than 375,000 women may skip follow-up mammograms due to fears of new out-of-pocket costs. The #ABCDAct would remove financial barriers to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, helping ensure patients can access the care they need when they need it. Learn more during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth: bit.ly/4tUSKXO
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In a national poll, an overwhelming 95% of respondents believe that health insurers should cover the full cost of all breast imaging. The #ABCDAct is legislation that will guarantee that coverage. During #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, explore public perspectives on the importance of expanding access to essential breast cancer screening and how the #ABCDAct can remove financial barriers to that access: bit.ly/3Th40ko
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It's #MetastaticBreastCancerAwarenessDay. Metastatic breast cancer occurs when cancer has spread beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes to other parts of the body. Access to high-quality care at this stage is critical for the 170,000 women living with the disease in the United States. Learn more about how the Alliance is prioritizing metastatic breast cancer: bit.ly/3MnYb0X
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#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth is about more than raising awareness—it's about driving action. Everyone deserves timely access to the breast cancer screening they need, and meaningful change starts with advocacy. Visit ABCP's Take Action page to learn how you can help improve access to breast cancer care and make your voice heard: bit.ly/4buVLqb
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DYK? The majority of voters believe that insurance should cover the full cost of all recommended breast imaging, not just screening mammograms. The #ABCDAct would help expand access to essential breast cancer detection services and reduce barriers to timely diagnosis. Learn more during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth: bit.ly/3JFvwmS
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Breast cancer is increasingly affecting younger women. In the U.S., breast cancer diagnoses among women under 50 have been rising by approximately 1.5% each year, underscoring the importance of improving access to timely screening. Learn more about the latest breast cancer screening statistics this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth: bit.ly/4yImXfS
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Early detection can make a life-changing difference in breast cancer outcomes. That's why everyone should have access to recommended screening without unnecessary barriers. This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, learn more about the #ABCDAct and how it helps expand access to life-saving early detection: bit.ly/4tUSKXO
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Today marks the first day of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Throughout October, we honor the strength and resilience of the more than 4 million people in the U.S. who are living with or have survived breast cancer. This month is a reminder that everyone deserves timely access to high-quality breast cancer care. Learn how you can support policies that improve access to the care patients need: bit.ly/3OnBwCF
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DYK? More than 42,000 women and men in the United States will die from breast cancer in 2026. Learn more about breast cancer and access to treatment today: bit.ly/4aQBKLs
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Arizona is leading the way in breast cancer care by eliminating high out-of-pocket costs for follow-up breast imaging, it's time for federal law to do the same. Learn more about this important legislation from ABCP's op-ed featured in the AZ Central: bit.ly/4hfpcQP
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Invasive lobular carcinoma starts in the milk-producing lobules of the breast and can spread beyond the breast if not detected and treated. Learn more about the importance of access to screenings for lobular carcinoma: bit.ly/4uq6udI
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Arizona has strengthened access to breast cancer care by eliminating high out-of-pocket costs for follow-up breast imaging through Senate Bill 1165. This decision highlights the need for nationwide action to provide financial relief and timely care for breast cancer patients. Learn more from ABCP's op-ed: bit.ly/4yqGu3p
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Breast cancer screening should never be out of reach. Tell your legislators to support the #ABCDAct to ensure everyone has access to affordable, life-saving breast cancer imaging. Take action: bit.ly/4buVLqb
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Most people will know someone affected by breast cancer in their lifetime. Access to high-quality care should never depend on where someone lives or what they can afford. Learn more about ABCP’s work to make equitable care a reality: bit.ly/3MnYb0X
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