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New Report Underscores Importance of Proposal to Reduce Costs of Breast Cancer Imaging
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that over 70% of commercially-insured patients had out-of-pocket costs for follow-up breast cancer diagnostic tests in 2023. These ... mammogram, MRI, ultrasound or biopsy, are medically recommended next steps to determine if an individual has cancer. However, barriers like cost can keep people from getting them. While screening mammograms are free to most insured women starting at age 40, follow-up testing often ...
ACS CAN Ignites Action to Address the Future of Cancer Care Through the Pandemic and Beyond
... need and has led to delays in preventive screenings, diagnostic testing and treatment care. A May survey from the American Cancer Society (ACS CAN) found that 87% of cancer patients and survivors said the pandemic had affected their health care in some manner, including the struggle to get and afford health ... to go into provider’s offices for treatment,” shared Monica Buchanan, Senior Medical Science Liaison at GRAIL during ACS CAN’s Future of Cancer Care: COVID-19 forum that took place yesterday. “If they were having those concerns, then surely patients were not going in for routine ...
Cancer Advocates Rally In Support of Breast Cancer Funding, Tobacco Tax
... Fla.– February 22, 2017 – Nearly 100 cancer patients, survivors and advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) rallied at the Capitol today in support of $2.6 million in funding for the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Program as well as to encourage Florida’s legislature to increase the tax on a pack of cigarettes by at least $1. “When you consider the toll that cancer takes each year in Florida, it is a moral imperative to ensure we have ...
Cancer Advocates Rally in Support of Tobacco Control Policy and Cancer Program Funding
... From the panhandle to the Florida Keys, cancer patients, survivors and advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) met with their legislators this week in support of increasing funding for biomedical and early detection programs as well as raising the minimum age of sale for all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to 21. Florida currently carries the second highest cancer rate in the country, with ...
ACS CAN Looks Forward to Working with Legislature to Pass Lifesaving Policy That Addresses Pandemic’s Impact on Cancer Care
... FL – January 11, 2022 – As lawmakers dive into the 2022 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives lawmakers can accomplish in the new year. “For more than twenty years, we’ve advocated for ... screenings. Increasing access to screening would come at a critical time for residents who continue to experience the heavy economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve been encouraged by the governor’s increased financial commitment to our state’s leading cancer centers as part of his proposed budget,” added Harbin. “It’s our hope the governor and legislature build on that momentum at this pivotal moment for early ...
Florida 2022 Budget Reflects Largest Fiscal Commitment to Cancer in Recent Memory
... totaled $245.8 million this year, a significant increase in comparison to $186.5 million last year. The statement below is on behalf of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in reaction and can be attributed to Florida Government Relations Director Susan Harbin. “With today’s signature by the governor, the new state budget ... for such a commitment by the legislature and governor and excited to see the impact it will have in saving lives in our state. “A majority of clinical trials were cancelled or delayed as a result of the pandemic, and cancer diagnoses were down by nearly half last year with no return ...
2018 Legislative Session Update
... Legislative Session was the last session under current leadership, sandwiched between a hurricane and a campaign season. There was a fair amount of controversy, which led to dead legislation and stripped funding. However, through all the conflict you all did a great job of helping with our messaging and reaching the legislators in assistance with our lobbying team in Tallahassee. We are happy to report that the ... including more than $178.8 million in mission-related appropriations is awaiting the Governor’s approval, including funding for three of ACS CAN’s top priorities. Mary Brogan Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program - The Legislature approved total state funding of $1.83 ...
Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
... Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides lifesaving cancer screenings for medically underserved women between the ages of 50 and 64 whose incomes are below 200% of the federal poverty level. Women diagnosed with cancer through the program are eligible for a special Medicaid program that covers the costs of ... proposed Senate budget only contains $300,00 for the program, while the House has included the full $1.8 million in non-recurring funds ACS CAN is asking that the Senate move to the House position of $1.8 million Even with the additional state funding, the program is only able to ...