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ACS CAN Applauds Passage of Palliative Care Legislation
COLUMBUS, Ohio–Dec. 6, 2018–The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commends the Ohio legislature for passing legislation that will improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families through palliative care. Rep. Sarah LaTourette introduced legislation in June 2017 after her father died of cancer. Through her firsthand experience, Rep. LaTourette saw the benefits of a coordinated palliative care program. The legislation creates ...
Legislator Wants to Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
Columbus, OH–June 22, 2017– This statement can be attributed to Jeff Stephens, director of government relations in Ohio for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “Today, State Representative Sarah LaTourette introduced legislation to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their families through palliative care. ACS CAN commends the Representative for seeing an opportunity to improve ...
ACS CAN Palliative Care Policy Forum
ACS CAN and Quality of Life The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is committed to improving the quality of life for both cancer patients and their families. Palliative care improves quality, controls cost, and enhances patient and family satisfaction. This care is provided by a team of doctors, nurses, and other specialists who work with the ...