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Montana Cancer Summit 2021
... is our premiere event that brings together key leaders and decision makers in government, research and academia to discuss emerging oncology and health care policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of Americans. Forum Program 10:00 AM -- Welcome: Kristin Page-Nei, Montana Government Relations Director, ACS CAN 10:05 AM -- ...
New Study Shows High Burden of Liver, Stomach and Cervical Cancers Among the Hispanic and Latino Population
TALLAHASSEE, FL – September 22, 2021 – A new study released by the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows significant health inequities among Hispanic and Latino Americans living in the U.S . The study, led by Kimberly Miller, MPH, a scientist at ACS, notes that ... in the cancer burden. In addition, more research is needed to assess not only the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the utilization of cancer care, but also the impact on cancer incidence and mortality trends as COVID-19 has disproportionately affected minority populations in the U.S.” ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...
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 ...