Making A Difference
Advocates make a difference. Learn how you can help …
There are different types of cancer advocates, and each requires support and training to be effective.
Legislative
top of the pageWork with Congress and other legislative bodies to pass laws which help fight cancer.
Examples
- Increase funding for the war on cancer
- Require that insurance companies cover cancer screening
Resources
- National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
- One Voice Against Cancer (extensive list of member groups, each with its unique agenda and training)
Research
Bring patient voices to the table
Examples
- Review protocols in cooperative oncology research
- Serve on local research review boards
- Work with the FDA Patient Consultant program
Resources
- FDA Cancer Drug Development Patient Consultant Program
- NCI’s CARRA (advocate program)
- Research Advocacy Network opportunity list
Awareness and fundraising
Raise general public awareness of cancer, fundraising to support research and organizations
Examples:
Runs and other events
Resources:
Most cancer patient advocacy organizations
What's Next?
If you want to be an advocate and aren’t sure where to start, contact us info@canceractionnow.org. We’ll hook you up with an organization that fits your desire to help.