Sarah Sammons: A Huge Step Backwards For Cancer Patients
Sarah Sammons, Associate Director of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, shared a post on LinkedIn by
“Cancer patients need more support, not less. This is a huge step backwards.
The bill will implement harsh work reporting requirements that would restrict access to quality and affordable healthcare for millions of patients falling between the gaps. Even with exemptions for those with serious illnesses, it remains unclear whether breast cancer patients would be required to navigate through administrative red tape to demonstrate their qualification. These patients already face an incredible burden of navigating our health care system on top of their medical care. The last thing a person undergoing cancer treatment needs is more paperwork, deadlines, and red tape every six months.”
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“Susan G. Komen is deeply troubled by the passage of H.R. 1, the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’. For breast cancer patients and survivors, health coverage is a lifeline, not a luxury.
This bill will harm millions by making health care less affordable and less accessible. We urge Congress to do better for the breast cancer community and to pass policies that will mitigate the damage they have put in motion.
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