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Cancer Advocates Hold Cancer Action Day at Capitol, Urging Lawmakers to Improve Access to Lung Cancer Screening & Paid Medical Leave, Ensure Privacy around Genetic Testing

... III lung cancer and navigating cost-sharing around screening. She emphasized how these out-of-pocket expenses can act as a deterrent to seeking care. “We need to do better in detecting lung cancer in New York. Screening is incredibly effective but very few New Yorkers who are eligible for screening actually receive it. This is because the cost burden for follow-up care is too high and inhibits people from completing the lifesaving screening process,” said Nesbitt. Advocates were also present at the Capitol ... 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 ...

College Students One Step Closer to Continued Coverage in the Event of Medical Leave

... across the country and their families are one step closer to having protections in place so they don’t have to choose between education and health care coverage in the event of a medical emergency.  The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee voted in support of Michelle’s Law (H.R. 2851) today, allowing college students to take up to 12 months medical leave without ...

General Assembly Passes Legislation to Shield Delawareans from Unfair Medical Debt Collection Practices, Governor Set to Weigh in

... agencies. Fourteen states, including New Jersey, have passed similar legislation. Since its introduction in the General Assembly, public health organizations, medical experts and patient advocates have rallied around Senate Bill 156, citing the pervasive and compounding harms of medical debt to individuals’ physical health and financial mobility.   A recent survey of cancer patients and survivors, which was conducted by American Cancer Society Cancer Action ... 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, ...

Cancer Survivors & Lawmakers Highlight Budget Proposals Focused on Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, Medical Debt & Paid Leave

ALBANY, NY – MARCH 27, 2024 – Earlier today, elected officials stood alongside cancer survivors, patient advocates and public health leaders to highlight opportunities in the 2024-25 FY budget aimed at helping more New Yorkers prevent cancer, detect it early and alleviate ... me,” said Padmore. “From my first appointment, I have been billed at a rate with which I cannot keep up. When I was diagnosed, I received my health insurance through my employer by a plan that did not cover large amounts of my out-of-pocket expenses. And so, with the start of my ... survey from ACS CAN found that 73% of cancer patients and survivors reported concern over their ability to pay current or future costs of their care, and 70% noted their worry about incurring medical debt due to their cancer treatment. “This groundbreaking research by ACS CAN reveals that ...

Florida needs to increase access to game-changing cancer tests

... testing to precisely identify the mutations unique to a patient’s cancer. Biomarker testing has revolutionized the entire approach to oncology care. We have seen tremendous gains in the understanding and adoption of biomarker testing over the last five years. The results from such testing ... At FCS, we are acutely aware of the long-term cost savings associated with biomarker testing that reduces the financial burden on the health care system. The ability to tailor therapies to specific cancer traits may lead to improved clinical outcomes and cost reduction. The goal of a ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Travel to Lansing to Rally Legislators to Make Cancer a Priority

... to regulate e-cigarettes like other tobacco products, to increase the age of sale for tobacco products to 21 and to provide better access to care by passing the Oral Chemotherapy Fairness legislation. This year, an estimated 58,360 people in Michigan will be diagnosed with cancer and ... three-time cancer survivor from Sterling Heights. As a cancer survivor, I let my lawmakers know if we’re going to eliminate cancer as a major health problem in Michigan, this goal must be top of mind for our Legislature.” Cancer advocates asked lawmakers to support: Giving chronically ill patients easier access to care - House Bill 4099   would equalize the out-of-pocket cost to the patient for oral chemotherapy and intravenous chemotherapy. Currently, the ...

Let's Screen New York Action Center

  The Let’s #ScreenNY campaign is a statewide coalition of patient advocacy groups, health systems, community organizations, individuals, policymakers, and others who are committed to helping ensure that all New Yorkers get back to ... are listed in this web page. Sign up for the Let’s #ScreenNY campaign Share your cancer story Do you have a story about trouble accessing care? Have high out-of-pocket costs, insurer policies, or other obstacles caused you to delay cancer screening? Have you been able to get your ... is required? In New York, it might not be covered by insurance. Multiple studies have shown that individuals are less likely to seek health services, including preventive screenings, when they must pay for those services out-of-pocket. We need your voice!  Please send a message ...

Legislative Action Needed to Reduce Burden of Cancer on Iowans

... year, Dr. Mary Charlton, Director of the Iowa Cancer Registry spelled it out, ‘Raising the tobacco tax is the single most impactful public health policy to help reduce cancer and deaths. Period.’ Not only is this policy effective in reducing our cancer burden, it is widely popular ... women, kids, and nursing home residents.  SF 2422 is more restrictive than HR1, will cause issues for enrollees, and drive-up uncompensated care. Retroactive eligibility is critical for cancer patients who may have accrued significant, immediate costs upon diagnosis before navigating ... 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 ...

IN State Lead Volunteer on the Importance of Clinical Trials

... developed as a result of clinical trials, they rarely get the funding they need to sustain.   Clinical Trials are key to Progress in Cancer Care Clinical trials are critical in discovering the effectiveness of new cancer treatments. The most significant benefit of clinical trials is ... generations but future ones as well. Furthermore, they provide diverse options for cancer patients, while allowing physicians to improve cancer care. The patients who participate in these studies gain access to the most recent changes in treatment, prevention, and diagnosis that are developed by leading cancer specialists around the nation.  Clinical studies drive health and cancer care forward. Clinical trials focus on creating new cancer therapies, while refining existing ones.  Through research, ...

Assembly Passes Bill to Put Patients First

... at the right time while, at the same time, help manage healthcare costs. We thank Assemblyman Herb Conaway for sponsoring this crucial public health measure. We look forward to working with the Senate and Governor Murphy to pass and enact this legislation. Please protect New Jerseyans and their families as they face life threatening chronic health issues.” About ACS CAN at 20   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for policymakers ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

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