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In the late 1960s, a small group of parents had a meeting in the basement of DC Children’s Hospital, and the childhood cancer advocacy movement was born. Over the years, advocates––parents, patients, medical professionals, and others––have unified their voices to challenge Congress to increase funding to the National Cancer Institute, to make pediatric cancer research a priority, and to take steps to improve the lives of children with cancer. This chapter defines advocacy, explores the topic on both the personal and cause level, considers challenges to successful childhood cancer advocacy, and summarizes valuable lessons learned over time. |
