State Sen. Steve Livingston Pre-Files SB19 to Expand Coverage for Cancer Screenings
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Patient advocacy groups including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and ZERO Prostate Cancer applaud Alabama State Sen.
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Cancer Survivors and Medical Leaders Call on Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Eliminate Barriers to Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate cancer survivors, physicians and cancer advocates gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to urge swift passage of legislation that would expand access to prostate cancer screening for high-risk men. The proposals--House Bill 281 and Senate Bill 447—would remove cost-sharing requirements for those at high-risk of developing prostate cancer that currently keep too many Pennsylvanians from getting screened.
Cancer Prevention Protected, But Prostate Cancer Screening Bill Runs Out of Time
Austin, TX. – With the end of the 2025 Texas legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is optimistic that more people will have access to cancer prevention and early detection services and reinforces its commitment to this effort.
Lawmakers Could Take Critical Step to Remove Cost Barriers to Cancer Prevention
Pennsylvania lawmakers have taken a critical step in efforts to prevent cancer and reduce its burden on Pennsylvanians by introducing HB 281 and SB 447. If passed, the legislation would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for lifesaving prostate cancer screenings for men at high-risk of developing prostate cancer, thus reducing barriers and increasing access to care for men over 40 with certain high-risk factors.
Expresidente Biden diagnosticado con cáncer de próstata agresivo
Según varios informes de prensa, el expresidente Joe Biden ha sido diagnosticado con una forma agresiva de cáncer de próstata que se ha extendido a los huesos.
‘Cancer Action Day’ Brings Cancer Survivors to Harrisburg, Advocates Urge State & Federal Lawmakers to Preserve Access to Care
Over 120 volunteer advocates from across Pennsylvania, including cancer survivors, patients and caregivers, convened at the state Capitol yesterday for ‘Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Advocates met with their state lawmakers and urged them to support policies that aid in the fight against cancer.
Hawaii Survivors, Patients Urge Increased Access to Care During ‘Cancer Action Day’ at State Capitol
Volunteer advocates, including cancer survivors, patients,
Activistas de la lucha contra el cáncer lamentan la muerte del representante Raúl Grijalva
Activistas de la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer lamentan la pérdida del Rep. Raúl Grijalva, quien falleció el jueves debido a complicaciones causadas por un cáncer de pulmón.
U.S. House Misses Critical Opportunity to Boost Cancer Research and Prevention Funding; Future Progress in Jeopardy
Today, the U.S. House passed The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. It contains no increases for federal cancer research or prevention funding and significant cuts to Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), in which cancer is the largest recipient of funds.
Propuesta de ley en el Congreso eliminaría las barreras económicas para obtener pruebas de detección del cáncer de próstata
Los representantes Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL) e Yvette Clarke (D-NY) presentaron ante la Cámara Baja el proyecto de ley llamado Ley sobre las Pruebas de Antígeno Prostático Específico para Hombres en Alto Riesgo con Seguro (PSA Screening for HIM Act).