October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and it�s an important time to consider the role that each of us can and must play in combating this disease.�Far too many of us have lost a loved one to breast cancer � or seen a neighbor or a colleague endure painful treatments or a long battle with the disease.
We know that early detection can make all the difference.�And I am proud to be a part of an Administration that is working hard to ensure that affordable and accessible preventive care is a reality. Thanks to the health reform law, the Affordable Care Act, most private health plans and Medicare cover women�s preventive health care � such as mammograms and screenings for cervical cancer �with no co-pays or other out-of-pocket costs. This year to date, 3.8 million women in traditional Medicare have received a free mammogram.��
Last week, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius, Jennifer Aniston, and I toured a state-of-the-art breast health center in Northern Virginia.�We met with committed health professionals as well as with women who shared personal stories about their battles with breast cancer.�
There is no question that we have a lot of work ahead of us � but I will say that we were all inspired and hopeful after the visit. Please take a minute to see some highlights of our visit, and hear first-hand from some of these inspiring women.�
Forward this video to your loved ones, together we will win this fight!
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