Protest of USPSTF mammogram recommendations

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SaraF
SaraF Member Posts: 3
edited June 2014 in Advocacy

Join breast cancer survivors and advocates in protest of the recent recommendations by the USPSTF that average risk women aged 40-49 and above 74 not get annual mammograms.  They also recommended against teaching women to do BSE.

When: Monday 11/23/09 8am-5:30pm

Where: near USPSTF offices at 540 Gaither Rd, Gaithersburg MD. We'll be along Gaither Road and there is a public parking area on the street.

What: Wear pink, carry a sign w/your message, raise your voice and picket w/us

Picketing is allowed w/out permit but we must not block entrances/exits and must keep moving. Open to all -- organized by a group of concerned surivovrs; not affiliated with any organization

Even if you can't walk yourself, drive by and honk for support or spread this to friends and family who can!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2009

    You should post this event at:

    http://asamom.ning.com/group/maryland

    It's the: As A Mom - A Sisterhood of Mommy Patriots site...great group of Moms, Grandmoms, Aunts, Mister Moms, etc.

    Do you know what district USPSTF is in? 

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  • SaraF
    SaraF Member Posts: 3
    edited November 2009

    Hi - I'm not familiar with this group (I'm not a Mom).   Are you a member?   Could you post it?  It would be great to spread the word.   Gaithersburg is in Montgomery County, MD.  Are you asking the Congressional District where the USPSTF offices are?   The Task Force is ultimately connected to HHS though it's supposed to be an independent arm under AHRQ which is connected to HHS. 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2009

    Sara - Yes I am a member...I posted the info for you! Please read it at:

    http://asamom.ning.com/group/maryland/forum/topics/gaithersburg-rally-re-recent

    Let me know what you think. Also...please note...I am not a Mom either! But I am an auntie and I am very dedicated to secure my niece's future in this country. PM me if you want more info.

    Here's what As A Mom is all about:

    Network of principled mothers, grandmothers, daughters, & guardians of our nation's children dedicated to 9 Principles & 12 Values.

    The 9-12 Project

    The 9 Principles
    1. America is good.
    2. I believe in God and He is the Center of my Life.
    3. I must always try to be a more honest person than I was yesterday.
    4. The family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.
    5. If you break the law you pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it.
    6. I have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, but there is no guarantee of equal results.
    7. I work hard for what I have and I will share it with who I want to. Government cannot force me to be charitable.
    8. It is not un-American for me to disagree with authority or to share my personal opinion.
    9. The government works for me. I do not answer to them, they answer to me.

    The 12 Values
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    To these we add:
    Children are a gift from God and a sacred responsibility

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