Update on Lymphedema Treatment Act 2010

Happy 2011!
I have Bella back though she's still a nutjob. I'm serious! Enough about her.


Now that it's 2011 and the new congress is reconvening today by placing roadblocks in front of any progress, below is an update of the Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 (formerly HR 4662). 


Heather Ferguson writes:

Because we are in between Congresses, and nothing can be done legislatively until our bill is re-introduced this month I have another VERY IMPORTANT task for everyone to work on…help us gain the endorsement of the American Cancer Society!

SEND TO: 

http://action.acscan.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Website_feedback;

http://www.cancer.org/Aboutus/HowWeHelpYou/app/contact-us.aspx

One [link] is the main American Cancer Society and the other is their Cancer Action Network.  They are staffed separately so sending [a note] to both will maximize impact.  Even if you contacted them in 2010 we need you to contact them again at this time.  They have agreed to consider supporting the bill once the bill is re-introduced – so now is the perfect time to urge them to do so!  Your request only needs to be a few sentences so please take a couple of minutes to complete this ASAP. 

In your correspondence with them, please include something to the effect of: 
I hope the American Cancer Society will promptly endorse the Lymphedema Treatment Act (formerly HR 4662) when it is re-introduced in the 112^th Congress.

What and how much you say is up to you, but if your lymphedema is the result of cancer make sure to include the part about  the Lymphedema Treatment Act. 


This news isn't new - my lymphedema wasn't caused by cancer. It was caused by bad karma. Regardless I'll make sure that I click on the links to both organizations listed above and make my voice be heard (again). I hope congress isn't too busy tapping their toes to help get their job(s) done.


Oops there goes that karma thing again.