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... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... lawmakers to increase funding for breast cancer screening and early detection programs for low-income, underinsured and uninsured women. Lack of health insurance poses a significant barrier to accessing timely cancer screening and diagnostic services. Only 31% of uninsured women aged 40 and ... cancer early detection program, as well as the inclusion of transparency language in the state budget that ensures the Department of State Health Services spends all appropriated funds for the program as intended. In addition to receiving screening and diagnostic services, women eligible for the NBCCEDP also have access to comprehensive health care coverage through the state Medicaid program, thanks to federal funding provided by the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act (BCCT). ...

... 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 ...