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... diseases, including but not limited to cancer. The reality is that a majority of patients need sporadic or intermittent time off for their care. The real, lived experience of patients and survivors should directly inform how our lawmakers address issues, and, in neglecting to ... our most vulnerable residents. The provisions on medical debt in the final state budget will help ensure that more New Yorkers can pay for their care without the lasting impact of medical debt. Additionally, the budget will rectify some of the toxic, predatory practices employed by many ... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... women. “Even with the enormous progress we’ve made in cancer over the last two decades, one area where we are still struggling is access to care,” said Daniel E. Smith, the Society’s national vice president of government relations. “Mammograms and Pap smears are not luxury items ... by one woman whose breast cancer was detected through the program. Speakers focused on the program’s impact on reducing disparities in cancer care and the current challenges afflicting it due to program restrictions and limited funding. “In the decades that scientists and physicians ... will die from the disease, 45,000 from breast and cervical cancer. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and ...

... to afford a lifesaving prescription should not be something a sick Rhode Islander needs to worry about. They should be able to focus on their care, rather than feeling that they need to choose between receiving a screening test, filling a prescription, or buying groceries,” continued ... 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 ...