The Statesman provided some interesting and very informative topics in the opinion section. I came across Sen. Kirk Watson's opinion about how Texas should continue investing in cancer research and prevention of saving lives. What drew me to read Mr. Watson's opinion is that anything to help save lives it is a must.
Mr. Watson gave us a little bit of background from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and what they do and how so far they have saved lives. In 2007 voters authorized 3 billion in bonds to fund the institute. That is a lot of money. It has led to an incredible research, and if it is doing really good that the mortality rate in Texas has dropped down 8% from 2011 to 2016 keep voting to help these Organizations, Research Institutions, Programs keep saving lives.
As said by Dr. Michael Pignone, "A big part of this effort also involves raising community awareness." and also to help people who are facing financial and access barriers that cannot get help, get help from programs that help with at least screenings and also smoking cessation and lung cancer-screenings.
A little background goes a long way to get you "The reader" to get involved and go out and vote. On November 5, Texans have the opportunity say "Yes" on Proposition 6 for another 3 billion. Without this, the institute's money will run out and like Mr. Watson says "They will lose momentum on researches, medicines and lives will not expand.
Cancer does not run in my family but they got my vote.
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