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Evansville Cancer Caregiver Travels to Washington, D.C., to Urge Congress to Fund Cancer Research, Prevention
... One Voice Against Cancer lobby day to ask their legislators to fund cancer research at the National Cancer Institute and National Institutes of Health and cancer prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “As a caregiver, I’m grateful to Congress for the strong ... for medical research and cancer prevention programs has had a role in every major advance against this disease. For a full list of the OVAC health care groups joining ACS CAN in this year’s lobby day, visit http://www.ovaconline.org/members.html . About ACS CAN: The American Cancer ...
Hawai’i Cancer Advocates Celebrate Passage of Bill to Fund Study on Multiethnic Cancer Disparities
... patients, and advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commend the state legislature for committing to health equity by passing a bill that enables researchers to study why cancer disproportionately impacts Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and ... among all racial and ethnic populations in the United States. ACS CAN believes all people should have equitable access to quality cancer care and an equal opportunity to live a healthy life. However, cancer does not impact everyone equally. Conducting this study is vital in creating strategies and policies that promote health equity in the state. “Today marks a step in reducing the cancer burden for future generations in Hawai’i,” said Cynthia Au, ACS CAN ...
National Cancer Act Anniversary a Prime Opportunity to Renew Commitment to Defeating Disease
... of work done through the program today there are 66 NCI designated Cancer Centers in 33 states. In total, the NCI and the National Institutes of Health fund the work of more than 325,000 researchers and research personnel at more than 3,000 universities, medical schools, medical centers, ... ad is part of a larger national grassroots campaign to protect federal funding for groundbreaking cancer research at the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute, lifesaving efforts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that promote the prevention and early detection of cancer, and laws and programs that expand access to adequate, affordable health care. ACS CAN's grassroots advocates across the country are holding events that call on Congress to protect critical funding and further the ...
Nearly 750 cancer advocates are uniting in the nation’s capital to fight cancer
... highest possible funding for cancer research and prevention programs, including: $1.5 billion for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) $51.3 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including $7.934 billion for cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Support final passage of the bipartisan, ... Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Screening Coverage Act (H.R. 842/S. 339). Advocate for a pathway to extend health care tax credits , which are set to expire at the end of 2025. These credits currently make health insurance more affordable for millions of ...
We Did It! Two Legislative Priority Bills pass!
... Die —the last day of the 90-day, Maryland General Assembly Session—as we processed the loss of Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch, a true health care champion. It is fitting that we made so much progress this year. This year marked my first session as the American Cancer Society Cancer ...
Deb Nevels Receives National Volunteer Award for Commitment to Cancer Advocacy
... 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, ...
President 's Budget Proposal Falls Short in Cancer Research and Prevention Programs
... Action Network (ACS CAN) is deeply disappointed that the President once again has proposed insufficient funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “This is not a budget that the ... proposal includes $5.8 billion for the CDC, a cut from this year. He also proposes to cut the budget of the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities by $5 million. President Bush’s proposal cuts more than $100 million from the Medicare and Medicaid programs over ... words ‘you have cancer’have limited options for beating the disease because their diagnosis came late or they have inadequate access to the care they need. It is critical that lawmakers support and expand federal programs that are bridging this gap, such as the CDC’s National Breast ...
Cancer Patients, Survivors to Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority
... (CDC). They will also encourage lawmakers to co-sponsor legislation that supports patients ' quality of life by increasing access to palliative care, an extra layer of support that can be provided at any age or any stage of illness. Additionally, they will call on lawmakers to close a ... Long & Aldridge, and Brian Eberle from Sherman & Howard. Wednesday morning, ACS CAN will present its corporate recognition award to CVS Chief Health Strategy Officer Thomas Moriarty, for CVS Health 's leadership in promoting public health and wellness, which is exemplified by the company 's bold decision to discontinue tobacco sales. ...
Congress Demonstrates Strong Commitment to Cancer Prevention and Cures in FY26 Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Appropriations Committees released the FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill that reaffirms the bipartisan commitment to advancing cancer research and saving lives by continued and increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The bill includes: $47.2 billion for NIH, which is a $415 million increase as compared to ... also prioritized advances in the childhood cancer fight with important funding for research and policy changes that will improve access to care, and funded increases in cancer prevention, including funding for the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and ...
Minnesotans Honor Lives Impacted by Cancer with Hopeful, Powerful Display at State Capitol
... resident. “Cancer patients and survivors need to know we’re still here advocating for them, for critical research funds and access to health care,” she added. Whiting has seen the impact of cancer on families and knows the pain of losing loved ones to this dreaded disease. That’s why ...
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