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Advocates Hold Cancer Action Day at State House, Urging Lawmakers to Address Cost of Screening and Treatment

... 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 ...

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2023: Pennsylvania Ranks Fifth in Cervical Cancer Deaths among States

... each year, screen more residents and prevent disease progression. Expand access to biomarker testing for patients covered by state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid. Insight gained from biomarker testing can be used to help guide medical treatment in cervical and other cancers. ... 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 ...

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2023: New York Ranks Fourth in Cervical Cancer Deaths among States

... access to early detection services for cervical cancer.        2. Expand access to biomarker testing for patients covered by state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid. Insight gained from biomarker testing can be used to help guide medical treatment in cervical and other cancers. ... 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 ...

2018 Legislative Session Update

... 10 years the program has reduced smoking rates to the lowest we have ever seen and saved the state over $17.7 billion dollars in smoking related health care costs.   We would like to thank you for your continued commitment, and for the important role you played in a very successful legislative ...

South Dakota Falls Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... session.” How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increase access to care through Medicaid, funding for screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.  ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

Emily Kalmer Receives Government Relations Professional of the Year Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy

... 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 cities, ...

ACS CAN Volunteers Participate in White House Webcast on Breast Cancer

... Thelma Doris (Harper) Jones Washington, DC Thelma is a four-year breast cancer survivor who is a relentless cancer advocate and certified breast health educator for the American Cancer Society. She also serves as a community navigator for Smith Center for Healing and the Arts where she ... in her home state of Florida, in-between treatment appointments.   Marguerite "Peggy" Belanger Old Orchard Beach, ME Peggy is a breast health nurse and the Cancer Care Program Manager at Southern Maine Medical Center, a community hospital. She has worked in Maine for her entire career Screening women for ...

Our Conversation with Volunteer and Breast Cancer Survivor, Debbie Pearsall

... far. How did you learn about your state’s breast cancer program? What doctor is going to take on a patient that has no financial means and no health care.  I was researching online and read about it.  I called my local health department and they got me right in.   What did the program do for you? It gave me a gateway to be diagnosed. The gateway into treatment. ...

2026 Pennsylvania Cancer Action Day Event Page

... passing House Bill 281/Senate Bill 447. This legislation will remove cost-sharing barriers for high-risk individuals. Increase access to cancer care by passing House Bill 200/Senate Bill 906, which would establish a Paid Family and Medical Leave Program for all Pennsylvania workers. Protect ... your report back: Please complete a separate report for each lawmaker you interact with. For Issue, please select all that apply, “Access to health care” for Paid Family and Medical Leave, prostate cancer screening, breast cancer imaging, and the BCCEDP funding ask “Tobacco control” for ...

CDC Medical Director Shines Spotlight on Breast Cancer in South Carolina

... we can break the barrier to let groups who – because they don’t have insurance, because of where they may live – are not able to get the care that they need,” noted Dr. Miller on the state-funded breast and cervical cancer screening program. “Not everyone comes in to see the ... to find women where they are. We’re doing a lot to expand services and identify the women who are in disparate populations to help improve health equity to more women.” The Best Chance Network has continually been successful in bridging health gap in communities across the state, screening more than 14,000 women over the last year. From screening to diagnosis, the program functions ...

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