| Dear  Lynn, 
 Cancer  survivors and advocates gathered in Washington, D.C. last week and made our  voices heard on behalf of all Americans whose lives have been affected by cancer  – and with your help, we sure made a lot of noise! In the  nation's capital and across the country, thousands of advocates like you  did their part to support key cancer priorities including the 21st  Century Cancer ALERT Act and the Breast Cancer Education and  Awareness Requires Learning  Young (EARLY) Act. TODAY, thanks in part to your efforts, one of those  priorities, the EARLY Act, was introduced in the Senate. Can we  count on you to help ensure it passes? Click  here and urge your senators to support young women with breast cancer by  co-sponsoring the EARLY Act of 2009. When  breast cancer is detected early, the five-year survival rate is 98 percent. But,  when breast cancer occurs in women under the age of 40, it is often  detected at later stages, is more likely to be aggressive, and may be less  responsive to hormone therapies. The  EARLY Act will help improve the odds by addressing these unique concerns in  three ways:    Public education. The bill  will initiate an evidence-based public education campaign about breast cancer in  women under age 40 – with an emphasis on women at higher risk due to their race,  ethnicity or genetic heritage.  Resources for health  professionals. The bill will educate health care professionals about  the risk factors, opportunities for genetic counseling and testing, and unique  challenges that face young women diagnosed with breast cancer.  Support services. The bill  will provide grants to organizations that provide credible health information  directed to young women diagnosed with breast cancer. The  EARLY Act has already been introduced in the House and has received overwhelming  support. In fact, almost 300 House members have signed on to become co-sponsors.  But, to ensure the EARLY Act passes the Senate and makes it to President Obama's  desk, your senators need to hear from YOU! Please  take a moment to write your senators today and urge them to co-sponsor  the EARLY Act. Thank  you for all that you do. Together we can one day end the suffering and death  caused by cancer. Sincerely, Ambassador Nancy BrinkerFounding Chair, Susan G. Komen for the  Cure®
 Board Member, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance
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