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Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors to Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority

... bills. The House Appropriations Committee already passed a bill that includes a $2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a $300 million increase for the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor Health and Human Services will mark-up its funding bill Tuesday. “Thanks to past federal investment in the fight against cancer, research keeps ... will also encourage lawmakers to advance legislation that supports patients’ quality of life by increasing access to palliative or supportive care, which can be provided at any age or stage of illness. They will ask Congress to close a Medicare loophole that often results in surprise ...

Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change

... running to make cancer a policy priority. “As a breast cancer survivor, I know the importance of preventing cancer and improving access to care all too well,” said Maggie Powell, cancer survivor and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteer. “In Springfield ... on other tobacco products by cosponsoring Senate Bill 2338 and House Bill 3606, given the devastating toll of tobacco use on Illinoisans’ health. These pieces of legislation would tax all tobacco products at an equal rate to cigarettes. The tax on all tobacco products must be ...

ACS CAN delivers letter to Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins asking for a vote on a critical colorectal cancer screening bill

... legislation New York State can ensure that state statute reflects recent federal and state guidance including the following: The 2010 Affordable Care Act requires that all health plans cover certain essential benefits including colorectal cancer screening in accordance with the United States Preventative Task Force ... that complies with the new screening guidelines. Furthermore, on January 10, 2022, the Federal Tri-Agencies (Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, Treasury) announced that private insurance plans must now cover, without cost-sharing, follow-up colonoscopies after a ...

Reintroducing a Critical Bill During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

... with colorectal cancer in 2019 and approximately 51,000 will die from the disease. These statistics are alarming since, in partnership with health care providers, we have the necessary tools to both prevent colorectal cancer and/or detect it during its early, most treatable stages, and we’ve ... in the last few decades. We have an opportunity to impact these statistics and reduce colorectal cancer incidence and death with proven public health policy. ACS CAN has long advocated for the “Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act,” which was reintroduced this week in ...

Cancer Advocates Prioritize Tobacco Control, Cancer Screenings in Virtual Meetings with Nebraska Senators

... 459, which would increase the cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack. Significantly increasing tobacco taxes is a proven strategy for saving lives and health care dollars, while producing revenue. A $1.50 per pack cigarette tax increase in Nebraska’s cigarette tax is projected to keep 5,200 kids from ... cancer survivor and ACS CAN Nebraska Leadership volunteer. “Those of us who have been touched by cancer are firmly committed to ensure the health and future of our communities are put before Big Tobacco’s interests and bottom line.” Additionally, the group advocated to preserve the ...

Assembly Designates March 2018 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

... is key because this is a cancer that is treatable, curable, and in many cases, completely preventable. To shine a light on this important health issue, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sponsored a resolution that was passed by the Assembly on March 19, 2018 ... colorectal cancer screenings and prevention on its website. Colorectal cancer screening is one of the most cost-effective prevention measures in health care, more cost-effective than breast or prostate cancer screening which is why the American Cancer Society is committed to increasing screening ...

ACS CAN Statement on American Cancer Society Update to Colorectal Cancer Screening Guideline

... coverage requirements, all individuals should have access to coverage for recommended cancer screenings, regardless of where you live. “As the health care law only requires coverage of prevention measures that receive ‘A’ and ‘B’ ratings from the United States Preventive Services Task ...

Funding Approved for Two Critical SC Cancer-Fighting Programs

... Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, a grant funded program awarded to and administered by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). In 1995, DHEC entered a public/private partnership with the American Cancer Society for service ... In addition, the CCPN provides screening services for uninsured and medically underserved South Carolinian's thereby addressing barriers to care and reducing healthcare cost to our State. In 2016, the CCPN provided colorectal cancer screening to 582 uninsured individuals, which ... 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 ...

White House Shines National Spotlight on Cancer to Reignite Moonshot

... it,’ building on the initial and robust cancer moonshot investment in discovery, prioritizing increased uptake of prevention and addressing health disparities. The American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), ... detection tests for cancers for which we don’t currently have answers. We must also ensure everyone has access to affordable, comprehensive health care coverage and can take a significant step toward that goal by closing the Medicaid coverage gap. Finally, we must work to ensure no matter how ...

Budget Cuts & Missed Opportunities Define New York Budget

... 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 ...

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