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... the House Appropriations Committee will vote on a proposed FY 2022 spending bill that would increase funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $6.5 billion, including a $432 million increase for the National Cancer Institute (NCI), $194 million for the Cancer Moonshot, and $3.5 billion to create the Advanced Research Project Agency on Health (ARPA-H). ARPA-H would be a new agency established within NIH and dedicated to accelerating the pace of biomedical research for rare and ... underfunded and is expected to see a significant increase in demand for its services in light of pandemic-related coverage loss and health care delays. The program has successfully provided lifesaving screenings to low income and underserved populations for 30 years. A statement from ...

... to young people. “Likewise, Wisconsin Well Woman connects uninsured or under-insured women to much-needed breast and cervical cancer care and screenings. Early detection is critical to diagnosing the disease when treatment is more effective and less expensive. With the funding ... we can help stop cancer before it takes root. “In the same vein, we know that cancer patients fare best when they have access to quality health insurance. But so many still fall in the coverage gap, where they’re unable to afford private health insurance but make too much money for Medicaid. That’s why we’re grateful that Governor Evers has committed to increasing access to ...

... who have faced cancer, which served as a visual reminder of the importance of continued investment in prevention, early detection and access to care. “Today’s event reflects what our work is ultimately about: honoring the lives touched by cancer and advancing policies that give ... imaging Pennsylvanians need to   rule out or detect breast cancer early has been a priority of mine. No one should have to delay life-saving care   because they cannot afford essential diagnostic imaging. Removing this cost barrier is an important step   forward for Pennsylvania and ... 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 ...

... the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that would modernize mammography quality standards and address breast density reporting to patients and health care providers. A statement from ACS CAN follows: “ACS CAN is pleased to see the FDA is taking this important step to update guidance around ...