Pink Ribbons Project’s opposing response to the revised screening guideline recommendations
Posted Nov 18 2009 6:21pm
At Pink Ribbons Project, we were extremely disappointed and discouraged by the recent announcement of the revised screening guideline recommendations set forth by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The revised guidelines represent an enormous setback in women’s healthcare. The suggested changes will cause immeasurable negative consequences, the most tragic being loss of life. Unfortunately the revisions were strongly based on statistics without adequately taking into account the intrinsic value of human life.
Our organization’s mission is stalwartly dedicated to raising awareness and educating about breast health and breast cancer. Along with many other respected cancer organizations and health care providers, we strongly promote the fact that early detection saves lives; and we firmly believe that earlier screening means earlier detection of breast cancer, which in turn can result in less invasive treatment. We encourage and empower women of all ages to be vigilant with consistent and diligent breast healthcare. The recent release of this study and the subsequent coverage in the news has already caused confusion and will undermine much of the good work that has been done to promote good breast healthcare practices.
The backlash response against these revised guidelines has been tremendous. And rightfully so.
Pink Ribbons Project stands in good company with M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, LIVESTRONG, The Rose in Houston, Harris County Hospital District, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, American College of Radiology, all the members, both individually and collectively of the Breast Health Collaborative of Texas and many more.
We ask our supporters to stand with us to make sure that the USPSTF’s revised guidelines don’t become our reality.
Susan Rafte
Executive Director
Pink Ribbons Project, in motion against breast cancer
At Pink Ribbons Project, we were extremely disappointed and discouraged by the recent announcement of the revised screening guideline recommendations set forth by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The revised guidelines represent an enormous setback in women’s healthcare. The suggested changes will cause immeasurable negative consequences, the most tragic being loss of life. Unfortunately the revisions were strongly based on statistics without adequately taking into account the intrinsic value of human life.
Our organization’s mission is stalwartly dedicated to raising awareness and educating about breast health and breast cancer. Along with many other respected cancer organizations and health care providers, we strongly promote the fact that early detection saves lives; and we firmly believe that earlier screening means earlier detection of breast cancer, which in turn can result in less invasive treatment. We encourage and empower women of all ages to be vigilant with consistent and diligent breast healthcare. The recent release of this study and the subsequent coverage in the news has already caused confusion and will undermine much of the good work that has been done to promote good breast healthcare practices.
The backlash response against these revised guidelines has been tremendous. And rightfully so.
Pink Ribbons Project stands in good company with M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, LIVESTRONG, The Rose in Houston, Harris County Hospital District, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, American College of Radiology, all the members, both individually and collectively of the Breast Health Collaborative of Texas and many more.
We ask our supporters to stand with us to make sure that the USPSTF’s revised guidelines don’t become our reality.
Susan Rafte
Executive Director
Pink Ribbons Project, in motion against breast cancer
2449 South Blvd. Suite 100 Houston, TX 77098
PHONE: 713.524.PINK (7465) www.pinkribbons.org
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