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ACS CAN Releases 13th Annual How Do You Measure Up Report

... would prevent cancer, reduce youth smoking, improve access to cancer care and significantly reduce health care costs. Those are the conclusions of ACS CAN's 13th annual How Do You Measure Up Report. The report, released at the recent National Conference of State Legislatures annual meeting, is intended to provide state lawmakers with accurate, evidence-based information policy approaches that can ...

Report: Wisconsin Falling Short on Policies to Improve Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life

... – Aug. 9, 2018 – Wisconsin falls short when it comes to implementing policies and passing legislation to improve cancer patients’ quality of life, according to the latest edition of “How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence ... Society Cancer Action Network released the report today. “How Do You Measure Up?” rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including funding for cancer screening programs, tobacco control policies, increased access to care through Medicaid and ... to help meet a patient’s needs and symptoms during and after treatment. Palliative care is essential to achieving the goal of comprehensive, cost-effective care that improves patient satisfaction and health outcomes. Wisconsin lawmakers could improve access to palliative care by ...

Legislation Introduced Would Improve PatientsŠ—' Quality of Life

It goes without question that our nation has made significant progress in the treatment of cancer. Today, we are saving 350 more lives per day than we were in 1990. However, as doctors focus on the treatment of a patient's cancer, the ... on symptoms of treatment for a serious disease such as cancer. Palliative care is appropriate at any age and any stage of a serious illness and can be provided with curative treatment. It is delivered by trained specialists who work together with doctors and nurses in a team-based approach ... on palliative care research that has already demonstrated the ability of palliative care to improve both quality and length of life at lower cost ¢ Workforce training: Supports training for nurses, nurse practitioners and other allied health professionals in palliative care ¢ Public ...

New Mexico Advocates Rally in Support of Cancer Prevention Initiatives

SANTA FE, NM–  Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, students and advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) rallied at the Roundhouse today in support of increasing the state’s tobacco tax by $1.50 per pack and prohibiting minors under the age of 18 from using tanning devices. “When you ... also would generate approximately $30.74 million in new revenue for the state while saving New Mexico $461.51 million in long-term health care cost savings from smoking declines. The World Health Organization classifies indoor tanning devices as “carcinogenic to humans,” the same ...

Crucial Legislation Would Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Patients 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 22, 2017 –  Bipartisan legislation   (H.R. 1676/S. 693) introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate aims to reduce suffering and improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their families by better coordinating their care and addressing the often-debilitating symptoms of disease and ... by expanding research, access and public awareness,” said Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “By removing barriers to palliative care, we can give patients and survivors more control over the full range of their care from the point ...

Hundreds of Cancer Advocates Make Their Voices Heard in DC

Throughout the year, ACS CAN and its volunteers work to impact the cancer burden by making sure lawmakers are aware of the issues that matter to them at all levels of government. September marks one of the most powerful and exciting times of the year as we gather hundreds of our advocates in the nation’s ...

Strengthening Nation’s Health Care System Should Be a Priority in State of the Union Address

Washington, D.C.—February 5, 2019—Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers will tune into the president’s State of the Union address tonight, watching to see if the president will commit to strengthening the nation’s health care system by preserving access ... and affordable health care coverage, support life-saving medical research through increased federal research funding and improve patient quality of life with increased access to palliative care. ACS CAN Maryland State Lead Ambassador Jacqueline Beale, a 17-year breast cancer survivor, has been invited to attend the State of the Union by House ...

Governor Bullock Signs Palliative Care Legislation to Improve Quality of Life for Cancer, Chronic Disease Patients

  Helena, MT—April 21, 2017—Today, Governor Steve Bullock offered hope to thousands of Montanans facing cancer and other chronic illnesses by signing into law House Bill (HB) 285 to improve their quality of life through palliative care.  Palliative care provides relief from physical, emotional and social side effects and symptoms, such as pain, ... ones comfortable.” HB 285, sponsored by Representative Wendy McKamey, was supported by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and numerous other patient and medical organizations. It will: •  Establish a State Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council ...

New Mexico Cancer Community Urges Support for Palliative Care Legislation to Improve Patient Quality of Life

New Mexicans suffering from cancer and other serious illnesses face more than just the symptoms of their disease.  They often face debilitating stress that accompanies their diagnosis as well as difficult side effects from treatment.  Often this greatly compromises a patient’s quality of life, including the ability to stick with treatment, enjoy time with family as well as continue to work and feel productive.   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) backs legislation introduced today to highlight the critical need for palliative care programs, a growing field of specialized medical care ...

Report Finds Majority of States Falling Short on Laws and Policies that Prevent Cancer and Save Lives

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 11, 2011 – A majority of states are falling short on legislative solutions to prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). In a year consumed by budget shortfalls and legislative challenges, many state legislatures missed opportunities to enact laws and policies ... Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality, was released today at the National Conference of State Legislatures annual meeting in San Antonio, TX. The report finds that 24 states have reached benchmarks on none or only one of the five ...

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