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FL Legislative Briefing: The Promise of Precision Medicine in Cancer Care: Improving Patient Access to Targeted Cancer Therapies - A Virtual Event
... an overview of the rapidly advancing world of precision medicine in cancer care, as well as the importance of increasing patient access to biomarker testing and targeted cancer therapies. A panel of experts will discuss exciting recent developments in precision medicine, the current landscape in terms of patient access to appropriate biomarker testing, and strategies to reduce barriers to testing. PANELISTS: Moderator: Michael Diaz, MD, Assistant Managing Physician & ...
2025 ACS CAN Hawaii Cancer Action Day Training
... roleplay demonstrates interaction with lawmaker who gives constituent a hard time. Presentation Slides More resources: Biomarkers: Michael's Biomarker Story Additional Biomarker slides Biomarkers FAQ Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet Access to Colorectal Screenings: Dr. Van Wieren on Access to Colorectal Cancer ... Materials included in the leave behind folder for all lawmakers (work in progress): 2025 Hawaii Legislative Priorities Hawaii Biomarker Testing Fact Sheet Natalie's Biomarker Story Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet New Revenues, Public Health Benefits & Cost Savings From a $1 Cigarette ...
Maryland State Budget Produces Mixed Results in Fight against Cancer
... in the fight against cancer. While the state made sound investments in cancer research and protected Medicaid recipients’ ability to access biomarker testing, it missed an opportunity to save the lives and lungs of Maryland’s youth by cutting funding for the state’s tobacco prevention and ... in our state. “We’re thankful that lawmakers did not accept the recommendation to delay patients insured through Medicaid access to biomarker testing. Back in 2023, the General Assembly passed legislation to extend coverage for biomarker testing, connecting more patients to the ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to the Statehouse to Rally Legislators
... that could increase cancer survivability rates. Dubbed ‘the right treatment at the right time,’ access to precision medicine like biomarker testing has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes. Furthermore, cancer volunteers ask lawmakers to honor their commitment to ...
Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors to Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority
... Illinois State Representative Mary Flowers is being honored for her long-time commitment to health issues, including increased access to biomarker cancer testing. ACS CAN’s Judicial Advocacy Initiative award, which recognizes attorneys who generously donate their services to the cancer fight, is ...
2024 ACS CAN Hawaii Cancer Action Day Training
... all lawmakers: 2024 Hawaii Legislative Priorities Civil Beat article: Researchers Hope Hawaii Lawmakers Fund Cancer Research This Year Hawaii Biomarker Testing Fact Sheet Marijuana and Smoke-Free Laws Volunteer Advocate Packet - All you need to be ready for Cancer Action Day! Agenda ...
American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Statement on National Cancer Institute Director Stepping Down
... “Prior to joining NCI, his research on mitigating the toxic effects of chemotherapy and advance targeted treatments through the use of biomarker testing characterizes his personal commitment to reducing the devastating effects of the more than 200 diseases we call cancer. He has significant ...
2023 ACS CAN California Cancer Action Day
... Issue Fact Sheets and Advocate Talking Points - including: Senate Bill 344 (Rubio): California Cancer Registry Senate Bill 496 (Limón): Biomarker Testing Senate Bill 421 (Limón): Oral Chemotherapy Fairness Act Volunteer Materials DRAFT Agenda Legislation Cheat Sheet Preparing for your ...
American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Statement: White House’s Cancer Moonshot National Cancer Plan
... such as the Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and accelerate access to innovation through reimbursement strategies ( e.g. biomarker testing). No Untreatable Cancers: Investment in fundamental science produces effective new approaches to precision cancer treatment, particularly ...