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Patient Advocates Send Message to State Leaders: ‘Defend Medicaid Access to Precision Medicine'
... more than a dozen cancer survivors and ACS CAN advocates gathered at the New York State Capitol to call on lawmakers to preserve access to biomarker testing, a priority shared by over 100 organizations statewide . Advocates also expressed hope that the one‑house and final budgets will ... survivors and advocates distributed flyers to policymakers and attendees, urging them to oppose a proposed roll back of Medicaid coverage for biomarker testing, a tool that helps physicians understand a tumor’s unique characteristics and can guide personalized, targeted ...
2026 ACS CAN Hawaii Cancer Action Day Training Hub
... Password: HICAD26 Watch this training! Discussion and examples of priorities in this training. Presentation Slides More resources: Biomarker Videos: Michael's Biomarker Story Additional Biomarker slides Biomarkers FAQ Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet Access to Colorectal Screenings (video): Dr. Van ... Materials included in the leave behind folder for all lawmakers (work in progress): 2026 Hawaii Legislative Priorities Hawaii Biomarker Testing Fact Sheet Natalie's Biomarker Story Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet * Team Meeting Assignments *: (In progress) Capitol Map Legislative ...
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 ...
Nevada Breast Cancer Survivor Recognized by Clark County for Advocacy Work During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
... for people living in rural areas. At the state level, she has also worked with lawmakers to strengthen tobacco prevention, increase access to biomarker testing and protect access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare. “Tammy’s work with ACS CAN extends far beyond her personal diagnosis and ...
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR SUNDAY EVENT: Light Display to Glow in Honor and Remembrance of Those Impacted by Cancer
... federal, state and local levels. Speakers at the event will include Rep. Grant Campbell (District 83), sponsor of House Bill 567 for increased biomarker testing access, and Ashley Fannin, whose son Mason is a childhood cancer survivor. “This cause is so important to our family and we are proud 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 ...