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Welcome!Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure more Nevadans can benefit from this important testing.   What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On Tuesday, April 7, Senate Bill 0435 to expand coverage of biomarker testing in Tennessee overcame a significant hurdle, passing the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee. SB0435 would expand coverage of biomarker testing for patients enrolled in  state employee health insurance plans and TennCare. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On Monday, March 30, the Tennessee House unanimously passed House Bill 0484 that would expand coverage of biomarker testing for patients facing a variety of diseases including cancer. “ACS CAN applauds the passage of HB0484 in the House and appreciates the ... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Tennessee Government Relations Director Maddie Michael said. “In the case of a cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing helps doctors determine the right treatment path, saving some patients from treatments that may not work and waste time. It also ...

Welcome! Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure more North Carolinians can benefit from this important testing. Video of ethans_biomarker_story   What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ ...