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... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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). ...

... disease. It is recommended that the decision to screen individuals aged 76 to 85 years be individualized based on screening history and overall health status.  We asked Robert A. Smith, PhD, Senior Vice President, Cancer Screening, for his thoughts on the final recommendations.       ... to screening include affordability, lack of a family history or symptoms, feelings of embarrassment or fear, and no recommendation from a health professional. As a result, we miss opportunities to prevent colorectal cancer and avert many preventable deaths. We, along with our advocacy ... now classifies screenings for adults ages 50 to 75 as an “A” recommendation and ages 45 to 49 as a “B” recommendation. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires non-grandfathered private health insurance plans and Medicaid expansion plans to cover all preventive services that receive ...