I don’t often get involved in awards programs when it comes to cancer stuff. But periodically, someone does something truly extraordinary and I nod my head and say, “Here’s someone who deserves to be rewarded for their efforts.”
So it is with Greta Stifel, whom I have nominated for a WEGO Health Award. Greta conceived, wrote, lobbied for, and ultimately got passed, a law in CT that essentially requires physicians spend some time learning about rare cancers–like NET–as part of their recertification. It took three years out of her life–a life already plagued by Stage 4 NET cancer of the small bowel–precisely the same form of NET cancer Jane had.
That legislation is groundbreaking. She plans to take its to Washington, DC, her health permitting. In the next couple of weeks I’ll be talking with Michael Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, and Carole Fiola about introducing similar legislation here in MA next year. I also have some friends in the NH legislature I want to talk to about it.
I nominated her for Patient Hero and have endorsed her candidacy. What I’d like you to do is to take a few minutes and do likewise. Just click on the link. The endorsement button is on the right side of the page when you get there.
Do it now, while you’re thinking about it.
ThanksHarry ProudfootWalking with Jane
