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The PSA Screening for HIM Act (H.R. 1300/S. 297)
... Act (H.R. 1300/ S. 297) because all men at high-risk for prostate cancer who decide to move forward with screening after a discussion with their health care provider about screening and treatment for prostate cancer should have access to screening that is barrier-free without cost sharing. The PSA ...
Governor Signs Cancer Bill Increasing Access to High-Risk Screenings
... For HIM” bill eliminates costs for certain patients to get these lifesaving screenings, thus reducing barriers and increasing access to care for men over 40 with certain risk factors. It’s estimated more than 6,000 Tennesseans will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis in 2024. Some ... 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, ...
Senate Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Removing Cost Barriers to Prostate Cancer Screening
... tests they need to detect prostate cancer at the earliest, most treatable stage.” The PSA Screening for HIM Act could also help improve health outcomes for those at the highest risk of prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, the incidence of prostate cancer among ... 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, ...
Local Cancer Survivors and Patients Gain Support from Nevada Lawmakers After Trip to D.C.
... more than 700 cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers from across the United States to meet with and urge lawmakers to prioritize cancer care and prevention. Nevada’s volunteers have been touched by cancer in some way. Moyle is set to begin treatment for breast cancer after being ... asked Nevada’s congressional delegation to support an increase in federal funding for cancer research through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The group also asked lawmakers to support a bill which would waive out-of-pocket costs for individuals with the highest risk of ...