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Arizona Cancer Survivors, Patients Call on State Lawmakers to Prioritize Access to Care, Early Detection, and Tobacco Control this Session
PHOENIX, ARIZ. - With the 2026 legislative session now underway, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is leading efforts this session to protect and expand access to quality health care, sustain lifesaving cancer prevention measures, and ... control. ACS CAN will work with state lawmakers on accomplishing the following during the 2026 session: Medicaid Defense: The preservation of eligibility, coverage, and access to Medicaid remains critically important for many low-income state residents who depend on the program for ... local ordinances. Access to Quality Care: Ensure access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance including Arizona’s Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS); uphold biomarker testing coverage; guarantee no-cost follow-up breast imaging for those who received an abnormal ...
Arizona Lawmakers Come Together to Fight Cancer
Members of the newly formed Arizona Cancer Action Caucus held their inaugural meeting Wednesday afternoon at the state capitol to discuss ways to combat the disease in the state. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) helped form the caucus, which consists of a bipartisan group of seven state lawmakers. . All members have been touched by cancer, including ... American populations, as well as expanding access to care and early detection through the state’s Medicaid program, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. “As more Arizonans continue to be diagnosed with cancer, it’s important we recognize the positive impact programs ...
Arizona Cancer Advocates Rally Lawmakers to Support Access to Care, Tobacco Control at ‘Cancer Action Day’
... state Capitol on Thursday for ‘Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted annually by the the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Advocates met with lawmakers and urged them to support policies that increase access to quality health care and prevent tobacco use. ... in rates persist, most notably among Native American and Black people. Furthermore, recent data indicates cancer is the second-leading cause of death among Hispanic/Latino people. Compared with non-Hispanic White people, Hispanic men and women are less likely to be diagnosed with the ... urged select lawmakers to hold a hearing for HB 2561 in the House Health and Human Services Committee. If enacted, the bill would provide no-cost follow-up imaging for patients who receive an abnormal result on their initial breast cancer screening. While speaking to volunteers ahead of ...
Arizona Cancer Action Day 2026
Bookmark this site to easily access all the resources you need to prepare for successful lawmaker meetings on February 19th. We know that part of the magic that goes into an impactful Cancer Action Day is preparation, coordination and resources - coupled with our pre-event ... were not a group lead. These Report Backs help us recap which legislators and/or their staff we met with. Volunteer Reimbursement Form - You can be reimbursed for mileage related to Cancer Action Day. How do I meet with members of the Arizona Legislature? Find out which Legislative ... KPNX in the 6:15 AM showing Check out the ACS CAN Press Release recapping the 2026 Arizona Cancer Action Day: Arizona Advocates Call for No Cost Cancer Screenings and Stronger Protections from Big Tobacco at State Capitol Thank you to all the organizations that participated in our ...