Definition of Advocacy
Giving aid to a cause; active verbal support for a cause or position.
Raise Your Voice by submitting a
Member
Advocacy Questionnaire Form.
Advocacy and Technical Practice
Your Advocacy and Technical Practice Directors (ATPD)
Current Advocacy Issues
- NCRA is in the process of lobbying for its own Standard Occupational Code. If given this code, NCRA will
be able to conduct more accurate and meaningful surveys and better assess the needs of the cancer registry
field.
- NCRA is currently advocating for the Allied Health Reinvestment Act (S.605)
which amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the allied health professions.
- NCRA is actively supporting the National Cancer Act of 2007 (S. 1056) which provides for research, early
detection, and other purposes related to curing cancer.
Advocacy History
NCRA actively supports cancer registrars through conducting surveys, analyzing public policy, and
promoting change. Here are some examples of how NCRA advocates for its members:
- Winter 2003: NCRA participates in C-CHANGE, a collaboration to conquer cancer and is recognized as a
full partner in cancer issues.
- Spring 2004: NCRA brings the cancer registrars message to congress by
taking a Capitol walk. NCRA represented two bills including the Allied Health Reinvestment Act and the
National Cancer Act of 2003. NCRA members met with US Representatives and Senators from their congressional
district after meeting with representatives who already supported the bill.
- Summer 2004: NCRA asked to help solicit House of Representatives on the Allied Health Reinvestment Act.
NCRA creates a grassroots campaign and sign 300 postcards to be delivered to representatives.
- Summer 2008: NCRA conducts a survey to establish staffing and productivity
guidelines to benefit the entire field of cancer registration and surveillance.
General Advocacy Resources
Locate and contact your member of Congress
Learn how a bill becomes a
law.
Read about proper ways to communicate
with Congress.
