The White House, Washington
When I was 13 years old, I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a cancer nằm rarely found in children. Fast forward 13 years to this afternoon, khi I found myself getting on a conference call with Vice President Joe Biden and asking Hundreds of Americans around the country if they'd be willing to host conversations about how trong communities' WE cAN Expedite progress the pace of cancer. Here's how it all Came to be: throughout my experience with cancer - from my initial diagnosis to the surgeries and Procedures có followed - I felt completely out of control. I was in a continuous state of recovery, and never in a place of victory. I lost my hope Countless times khi cancer treatments. Had I felt có life Treated unfairly me I deserved better and honest. It's what Millions of Patients feel every day and ask for their families. Daily points of devastating Despair and fear. That illness sẽ có not be cured. That will never trở chúng healthy again. With the support of family and friends, I beat my illness and rediscovered the lost hope That I Had once. But not everyone has the support I Had. And no one shouldnt feel alone in a Fight for Their Lives. I decided to Dedicate to my life by this terrible tác Helping những disease. And I'm proud to say my job is to help có Organize communities' around the country to make sure every person has cancer touched có life has a part to play. On June 29, the Vice President and Dr. Biden are convening a Summit Cancer Moonshot. It marks the first time sẽ có Individuals and Organizations in Communities around the country - Patients, survivors, researchers, Physicians, business Leaders, philanthropists and more - will convene under the national charge to double the rate of progress to end cancer as chúng know it. muốn be a part of it, you can start here, and let us know you want to host a summit in your community. Reflecting on my own experience with cancer, here's what I've Learned: Health care is not just about medicine and treatment, but more importantly People who are making about real-time, human Decisions. And I'm grateful có President Obama and Vice President Biden have taken a stand to make sure our health care system better for the actual works People who rely on it the most. When you talk to for Diseases like cancer patient ADVOCATES, Alzheimer's, or diabetes, they'll often Do mention the Lack of Political Will to lead us from những elected. These issues are complicated, and incredibly personal for Millions of Us. And creating in lasting change starts with creating in an open dialogue the between Patients and the communities' Charged with treating and Researching có Diseases. The Vice President is BOLDWhy declaring this Administration's Political sẽ with HIS Moonshot Initiative. Want to be a part of it? Now is a great time to meet up with other supporters in your community to get ready for the work ahead. Join của fellow cancer patient Advocates, researchers, community Leaders, and health care professionals as chúng share updates and Discuss Efforts to Accelerate progress in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care. You can start right here. Let's end cancer once and for all . -Ashwani Ashwani Jain Director of Outreach Cancer Summit Moonshot
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