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House Budget Committee Set to Begin Reconciliation Process on Monday

The House Budget Committee is expected to begin marking up the health care reform reconciliation bill on Monday, beginning the next step in the legislative process to get a final health care reform bill sent to the President. Democrats are still awaiting a cost estimate from the Congressional Budget Office, which is expected to be released at some point this weekend.

The reconciliation bill will contain changes to the Senate bill needed to get the support of House Democrats. Passing an amended bill under reconciliation rules will allow the Senate to consider and pass the changes under special rules requiring a simple majority to pass rather than a 60-vote majority. Congressional leaders hope to send a final bill to President Obama no later than the Easter Congressional recess.
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Posted by Catherine Knowles on March 11th, 2010
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Tags: Health Care Reform, House Budget Committee, President Obama

Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper (D-PA) on the Importance of Observing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

A champion for the health care and wellness needs of women, Rep. Dahlkemper recently introduced a resolution regarding the impact of colon cancer on women, and as we head into the second week of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of observing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month:

“Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in both women and men in the United States, yet many people are unaware of the need to be screened for this disease. As many as 44,000 lives a year could be saved if colorectal cancer screening was fully accessible and utilized. Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is about educating men and women to save lives. I am proud to be part of this important effort to raise awareness and help in the fight against colorectal cancer.”

Posted by Catherine Knowles on March 8th, 2010
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Tags: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Representative Dahlkemper

Representatives Kay Granger (R-TX) and Dan Boren (D-OK) Introduce Resolution Supporting the Observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Representatives Granger and Boren have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives supporting the observance of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Even with advances in screening technology colorectal cancer continues to be the second leading cancer killer of men and women combined. In 2010, nearly 50,000 people in the United States will die from colorectal cancer. The real tragedy is that many of these deaths could be prevented if more people took advantage of colorectal cancer screening and early detection.

Posted by Catherine Knowles on March 1st, 2010
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Tags: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Representative Boren, Representative Granger

President’s Medical Exam Includes Colorectal Cancer Screening

This morning, President Barack Obama completed his first routine periodic physical examination as President at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The President’s exam included a colorectal cancer screening test. Dr. Jeff Kuhlman, a Navy captain and Physician to the President, Chief White House Physician and Director of the White House Medical Unit examined the President. Dr. Kuhlman, issued the following report following the exam:

“The President completed all age-appropriate screening tests, to include colorectal cancer screening. A CT-colonography was performed with normal results. Follow-up colorectal cancer screening is recommended in 5 years for routine colon cancer screening.”

Screening is just one important way to prevent colorectal cancer. Take a few minutes to read more about preventing colorectal cancer.

Posted by Catherine Knowles on February 28th, 2010
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Tags: CT colonography, President Obama

C3 Advocate Suzanne Lindley Testifies at House Hearing

C3 advocate Suzanne Lindley testified at a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing entitled “Medical Radiation: An Overview of the Issues” on Friday, February 26, 2010. The Subcommittee held the hearing to examine the potential benefits and risks of the use of radiation in medicine.

Suzanne spoke eloquently about how radiation therapies have allowed her to live and thrive with cancer. She told the Subcommittee Members her story of hope and survival made possible by medical imaging technology and advances in radiation therapy.

Posted by Catherine Knowles on February 26th, 2010
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Tags: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, Medical Imaging Technology, Radiation, Suzanne Lindley