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This past Saturday, Governor Rick Perry of Texasξsigned into law House Bill 438 that requires oral chemo to be covered in the same way that intravenous chemo is covered. Cancer patients recently testified before the Texas Legislature that they had good health insurance, but because oral chemotherapy was the only

On the evening of Monday, May 23, the Nome City Council voted 4-1 for a comprehensive smoke-freeξordinance which includes workplaces, restaurants, bars and hotel and motel rooms. The result of the coordinated campaign's efforts is the strongest ordinance yet passed in Alaska. The ordinance goes into effect on September 23.

Federal Update Prevention

Federal Update Prevention

Federal Update Prevention

Virginia's two NCI Designated Centers will see a significant increase in their research funding in the upcoming fiscal year! The state budget includes $5 million for the VCU Massey Cancer Center in Richmond and $3 million for the UVA Cancer Center in Charlottesville. This success came in large part due

Capitol Hill Update Earlier today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health approved "The State Flexibility Act" (HR

Capitol Hill Update Earlier today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health approved "The State Flexibility Act" (HR