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Cancer Advocates Highlight Innovations in Research and Cancer Early Detection at ACS CAN Idaho Policy Forum on Sept. 15

... cancer. Thanks in part to advances in cancer research and treatment, we are saving more lives than ever. But cancer remains a critical public health problem and getting new and affordable therapies from the research lab to the patient will require collaborative solutions from researchers, business leaders, health care providers and policymakers.   On Wednesday, September 15, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host a virtual ...

Congressional Budget Cuts to Medicaid would Harm Cancer Patients and Their Families

... to resist cuts to the program that is so critical to the cancer fight:  “Any cuts to Medicaid would significantly jeopardize critical health care access for millions of people in America. Research from the American Cancer Society has repeatedly shown that having comprehensive, affordable health insurance is a major determining factor in surviving cancer. “Medicaid also plays a critical role in the health of our nation’s ...

Advocates Urge South Dakota Lawmakers to Provide the Tools to Detect, Defeat Breast Cancer, Keep Tobacco Fund Intact

... a month’s worth of groceries.  The legislation, to be sponsored by Rep. Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen, would require all state-regulated health policies to eliminate patient out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging. It would require ... the full continuum of breast cancer screening without having to make excruciating financial choices about basic daily needs over their long-term health.  “I am very excited to bring forth this life saving piece of legislation,” Schaefbauer said. “Preventative screening is shown to saves lives and lower future health care costs. I would never want a patient to forgo screening because a testing mechanism is not covered which the health care provider deems ...

Vaccine Legislation Puts Ohioans with Cancer at Risk

... the cancer patients they serve and the right of cancer patients who have compromised immune systems to feel safe when receiving cancer care and doing everyday activities cannot be overstated.  “ACS’s vaccination requirement is essential for the ACS Hope Lodge in Cleveland. The ... that the House paused HB 435, but remains concerned about future action on this legislation. Passage of this type of legislation would put the health of those who have battled cancer and the over 73,000 Ohioans who will be diagnosed this year at greater risk. ACS CAN calls on the ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

Vaccine Legislation Puts Ohioans with Cancer at Risk

... It cannot be overstated that cancer patients who have compromised immune systems need to be protected and feel safe when receiving cancer care and doing everyday activities.   “ACS’s vaccination requirement is essential for the ACS Hope Lodge in Cleveland. The Hope Lodge ... of the state far away from premier cancer treatment facilities. “ACS CAN is discouraged that the House passed this legislation putting the health of those who have battled cancer and the over 73,000 Ohioans who will be diagnosed this year at greater risk. ACS CAN calls on the Senate to ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

2019 Day at the State Capitol

... policy changes that would impact cancer patients' access to the medications their doctors prescribe, and preventing the expansion of short-term health care plans that don't have to follow the guidelines set forth by the Affordable Care Act. Of course they also reminded their legislators of how important it is for the state budget to included funding for cancer research.  ...

WV ACS CAN Lunch and Learn: Innovations in Multi-Cancer Early Detection

... that brings together key leaders and decision-makers in advocacy, education, medicine, and academia to discuss emerging oncology and health care policy issues that affect Appalachia's physical and economic health. WV Lunch and Learn Panelists:   Dr. Whitney Jones, MD, Senior Medical Director, GRAIL, Inc. Andrea D. Hasley, MA., Program Coordinator ...

ACS CAN Idaho Policy Forum 2021

... This virtual event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in government, research and academia to discuss emerging oncology and health care policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of Americans.  Cancer remains a critical public health problem and how new cures are discovered and delivered will continue to ...

Survey: More than 80 Percent of Cancer Patients and Survivors Say Copay Assistance Programs Help Them Afford Their Prescription Drugs

... shows that while copay assistance programs can help cancer patients afford the medications they need, some aren’t able to apply them to their health insurance deductible or other out-of-pocket requirements, which can create a barrier to care. An overwhelming majority of respondents (83%) who have applied to a copay assistance program and were accepted say the assistance enables ... than a quarter (27%) of respondents who enrolled in a copay assistance program report that the assistance they received was not applied to their health insurance deductible or other out-of-pocket cost requirements. Sponsored by an individual pharmaceutical manufacturer or an independent ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Arizona Lawmakers to Support Continuation of State Medicaid Program

... Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers rallied at the Arizona Capitol to urge lawmakers to support the reauthorization of the Arizona Health Cancer Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid program. Currently, more than 2 million Arizonans benefit from the health care coverage and services provided by the program, including necessary cancer screenings at recommended guidelines. Studies show access to quality ...

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