Sioux Falls, SD - Florence "Flo" Hink, a breast cancer survivor from Raymond, praises U.S. Senator Tim Johnson's efforts to fight cancer in a new TV ad released by Senator Johnson's campaign.
Every year since 2000, Tim and Barb Johnson have set up a cancer awareness booth and Mammogram Van at the State Fair to offer fairgoers the opportunity to learn more about the disease, including the benefits of early detection. They have spearheaded efforts to make available the Mammogram Van, which offers free mammograms to women who otherwise wouldn't be able to receive testing because they either don't have health insurance or have high deductibles. In 2004, Flo visited the mammogram booth, was tested and discovered she had breast cancer. Flo then was able to have a mastectomy and has been cancer free for three years.
In the ad, Flo credits the Johnsons for saving her life by helping her detect her cancer early: "I would love to thank Tim and Barb Johnson for my life. If it wasn't for them I'm sure I wouldn't be here today."
Flo also praises Senator Johnson for his work fighting cancer. "I think it's fantastic that he's gotten millions of dollars for cancer research," she says in the ad.
Tim is a cosponsor of the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act, which would increase research funding to study the environmental factors related to breast cancer and better fund the cost of mammography exams, Pap tests and other cancer screening methods for low-income women. Tim is also a cosponsor of the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act written to protect breast cancer patients from "drive-thru" mastectomies by guaranteeing minimum lengths for hospital stays.
Since 2003, Tim has also used his position on the Appropriations Committee to help secure over $840 million dollars for peer-reviewed breast cancer research at the Department of Defense. While serving in the House, Tim also led the fight to double research funding for the National Institute of Health (NIH) between 1997 and 2003.
The ad will be available later today at www.timjohnson.com.
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