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President’s FY24 Budget Prioritizes Funding for Cancer Research and Prevention

... the cancer burden nationwide in his FY24 budget through increased investment in accelerated research at the Advanced Research Projects Agency on Health (ARPA-H) and investment in cancer prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The budget also included modest increases for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, as well as a dedicated funding mechanism for the Cancer Moonshot initiative.    The following is a ... the advances we have made and will make in how we prevent, detect, treat and promote survivorship, equitable access to affordable, comprehensive care is imperative. Making marketplace subsidies permanent and closing the Medicaid coverage gap both play a pivotal role in achieving the ...

ACS CAN Statement on American Cancer Society Update to Colorectal Cancer Screening Guideline

... coverage requirements, all individuals should have access to coverage for recommended cancer screenings, regardless of where you live. “As the health care law only requires coverage of prevention measures that receive ‘A’ and ‘B’ ratings from the United States Preventive Services Task ...

Texas is Taking a Stand Against Cancer

... are holding events across the country to call on Congress to protect federal funding for cancer research, prevention and access to adequate health care. In Texas last week, cancer patients, survivors and volunteers led a one-day bus tour across Rep. Jeb HensarlingŠ—'s congressional district, ...

White House Shines National Spotlight on Cancer to Reignite Moonshot

... it,’ building on the initial and robust cancer moonshot investment in discovery, prioritizing increased uptake of prevention and addressing health disparities. The American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), ... detection tests for cancers for which we don’t currently have answers. We must also ensure everyone has access to affordable, comprehensive health care coverage and can take a significant step toward that goal by closing the Medicaid coverage gap. Finally, we must work to ensure no matter how ...

Sequestration and the Fight Against Breast Cancer

... importance of this program. Anne was on the verge of skipping extra imaging and a biopsy that her radiologist recommended because she knew her health insurance would end before she could get the tests. She reached out to the American Cancer Society, which connected her with the New York ... the administrator of the NBCCEDP for the state of New York. The CSP was able to find funding for AnneŠ—'s ultrasound, biopsy and MRI, taking care of her financial worries and ultimately saving her life. Watch her brave story featured in a local news segment. So whatŠ—'s threatening ... this program has made in helping women fight breast cancer would stall. Overall, sequestration would slash core cancer prevention and public health programs at the CDC by an estimated 8.2 percent. For the NBCCEDP, sequestration would mean 51,000 fewer breast and cervical screenings for ...

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, ...

Hawai’i Cancer Advocates Celebrate Passage of Bill to Fund Study on Multiethnic Cancer Disparities

... patients, and advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commend the state legislature for  committing to health equity by passing a bill that enables researchers to study why cancer disproportionately impacts Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and ... among all racial and ethnic populations in the United States.  ACS CAN believes all people should have equitable access to quality cancer care and an equal opportunity to live a healthy life. However, cancer does not impact everyone equally. Conducting this study is vital in creating strategies and policies that promote health equity in the state.  “Today marks a step in reducing the cancer burden for future generations in Hawai’i,” said Cynthia Au, ACS CAN ...

National Nutrition Month

... limit their marketing on unhealthy foods and beverages to youth.  Menu labeling and vending machine labeling requirements in the Affordable Care Act. We hope that strong final regulations will be released soon  Key nutrition and health provisions in this year's reauthorization of the 2008 Farm Bill  While healthy eating is important for good health, balancing calories in with calories out through physical activity is essential for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding ...

Governor Hochul to Receive Policy Wish List During Santa’s Visit to State Capitol

... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

We Did It! Two Legislative Priority Bills pass!

... Die —the last day of the 90-day, Maryland General Assembly Session—as we processed the loss of Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch, a true health care champion. It is fitting that we made so much progress this year. This year marked my first session as the American Cancer Society Cancer ...

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