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... following Sen. Devlin Robinson’s introduction of a companion bill, Senate Bill 954, in the Senate last week. A game-changing part of cancer care, biomarker testing opens the door to targeted therapy and personalized medicine which can improve patient survivorship and quality of life. ... likely to receive biomarker testing. The push to expand access to biomarker testing has drawn the support of medical professionals and public health groups representing patients across the disease spectrum; at present, over 20 organizations are working together with ACS CAN to pass Senate ... me time, money and emotional stress by ruling out unnecessary treatments. It is vital that all Pennsylvanians have access to the same cancer care I do. Our lawmakers must do what’s right and pass this bill.”   If passed, Senate Bill 954 / House Bill 1754 would require ...

... by cancer together to call on the Washington Legislature to make cancer a policy priority. Beyond its game-changing contributions to cancer care, biomarker testing is important in the treatment of arthritis, other autoimmune conditions and rare diseases, with ongoing research happening ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

... Johnson, Co-Founder and Medical Co-Director of the Precision Medicine Initiative at the Sydney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson Health, highlighted the importance of improving Pennsylvanians’ access to paid family and medical leave and alleviating their medical debt. “If we are able to improve patients’ access to the quality care they need without fear of impacting their employment, then we can begin to address the pervasive, financially toxic issue of medical debt,” ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer ...

Video with cancer survivor’s story here . Sacramento, Calif. –  The California Senate Health Committee voted Wednesday evening to advance a bill that would increase access to biomarker testing, a critical step in accessing precision ... that have been under-resourced, including communities of color, individuals with limited income, rural residents and patients receiving care in non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive recommended biomarker testing. “We urge the legislature to pass this bill to help ... California Legislative Director for ACS CAN. “Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health inequities and improving cancer outcomes.” For more information on precision medicine, cancer biomarkers, current barriers to biomarker ...