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Old 07-13-2004, 11:58 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Breast Cancer Hospitalization Bill

This was given to me by a friend of mine, and wanted to hear nurses opinions on this, and also give everyone a chance to review the materials themselves.
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Lifetime Article and Petition

Breast Cancer Hospitalization Bill

Breast Cancer Hospitalization Bill - Important legislation for all women.


There's a bill called the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act which will require insurance companies to cover a minimum 48-hour hospital stay for patients undergoing a mastectomy. It's about eliminating the "drive-through mastectomy" where women are forced to go home hours after surgery against the wishes of their doctor; still groggy from anesthesia and sometimes with drainage tubes still attached.

Lifetime Television has put! this bill on their web page with a petition drive to show your support. Last year over half the House signed on.

PLEASE!!!! Sign the petition by clicking on the web site below and help women living with breast cancer get the care they need and deserve!!

There is no cost or monetary pledge involved. You need not give more than your first and last name and zip code number.

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Old 07-14-2004, 06:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Breast Cancer Hospitalization Bill

What a tremenous cause!!! Come On Everyone!! It only takes a couple of minutes and could someday affect YOU or a loved one.....

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Old 07-16-2004, 04:56 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Thank you HemoStat....it is something that could be a part of your life, no matter who you are. Thanks for the support.
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Old 07-16-2004, 07:50 AM   #4 (permalink)
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NO Prob!!! In fact, my pleasure!!!

I sent the link to everyone in my address book and now I CHALLENGE EVERYONE READING THIS TO DO THE SAME!!!!

We CAN and we WILL make a difference!!!!!

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Old 07-16-2004, 11:30 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Breast Cancer Hospitalization Bill

This has been in force in several states for many years.



WR,,, three commas for Becca
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