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... year's forum will feature panelists and presenters discussing the intersection of public policy and  New Technologies & Advancements in Cancer Care. Translating Action Into Influence . Eliminating cancer relies as much on public policy as it does on medical research. Cancer-fighting public ... to saving more lives from cancer is greatly appreciated. Join us to network and build relationships with business, medical research, and health care leaders from throughout the state: Thank you to your Sponsors:   Contributions or membership payments to the American Cancer Society ... sick or have been recently exposed to someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19, you should stay home. People who have underlying health conditions or taking medications that weaken the immune system should talk to their healthcare provider before attending large gatherings. ...

... and patients’ core financial assets, like their home, are safeguarded.  Since its introduction in the House, patient advocates and public health organizations, like the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), have rallied around HB 1725, citing the prevalence of ... of Virginians have experienced a healthcare affordability burden in the past year and more than three-quarters (78%) are worried about affording health care in the future.  “With his approval of House Bill 1725, Governor Youngkin will help reduce the negative consequences of medical debt, which ...

... Action Network (ACS CAN) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) filed an amicus curiae (or friend-of-the-court) brief in the case of Haller v. Health and Human Services (HHS) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in support of patient protection provisions of the No Surprises ... chances of mortality.  The below statement is on behalf of Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN:  “We continue to advocate for changes to the health care system that make cancer treatment more affordable for patients and their families, including protecting patients from receiving surprise bills ...

... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.”   How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including smoke-free ... approach to pain medications.   Additionally, the report offers a blueprint for how Rhode Island can work within the current federal health care law on a state-based approach to improving access to affordable and adequate health coverage for cancer patients and their families. It ...