My Advocacy Work
A nationally recognized advocate in the fight against cancer, Danny has addressed members of Congress four times, helping secure over $10 billion in funding for cancer research and prevention. His work has earned him a reputation as a leader in the cancer community, inspiring hope and action nationwide.
Key Advocacy Contributions:
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Advocacy for Increased Funding: On behalf of the American Cancer Society, championed annual funding increases for NIH, NCI, and CDC-run cancer prevention programs, resulting in tens of billions in additional support for life-saving research and prevention.
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Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act (2021): Supported the enactment of this law to address barriers to participation in federally funded cancer clinical trials among underrepresented populations.
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Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (2020): Advocated for H.R. 647 to improve training for healthcare professionals in palliative and hospice care.
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Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act (2020): Supported H.R. 1570, eliminating Medicare cost-sharing requirements for colorectal cancer screenings.
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Medicare Early Cancer Detection Coverage Act: Advocated for MCED to ensure Medicare covers multi-cancer early detection tests.
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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screening for High-Risk Men: Promoted initiatives to enhance PSA screening access for men at high risk of prostate cancer.
Representative Jim Clyburn
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US Representative Tom Cole
Senator Krysten Synema
Representative Jamie Raskin
Senator Jon Ossif
Senator Krysten Synema
American Cancer Society’s Executive Leadership: CEO Dr. Karen Knudsen, Chief Scientific Officer William Dahunt, Board member and head of radiation at ASU, dr David Garcia
Senator Ted Cruz
American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen and Arizona Senator Krysten Sinema