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... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...