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2022 Cancer Action Day Volunteer Resource Center

... Copay Video Stories in the news: Read more about Julie's experience and current issues. Crafting your story - Hook, Line, and Sinker Worksheet Biomarker Testing Legislation Issue explanation & patient perspective Biomarker Video from Illinois  and Animated Explainer Crafting your story - Hook, Line, and Sinker Worksheet **Reminder: Mentors will pull your ...

2024 Oregon Policy Forum

... will host their annual policy forum in person on Oct. 10th, 2024. This year we will focus our conversation on access and insurance coverage of biomarker testing in Oregon. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation’s leading advocacy organization working every day to ...

New Study Highlights Need for Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Prioritize Efforts to Reduce Medical Debt & Expand Access to Care

... for ACS CAN in Pennsylvania. “That is why we support legislative proposals that enable Pennsylvanians to access precision medicine through biomarker testing (SB 954 & HB 1754), take time off from work without risk of losing their employment and income (HB 181) and receive care without going into ...

Waianae Resident Recognized with Young Leader Award in Recognition of Cancer Advocacy Efforts

... disease. During the 2025 legislative session, McCullah will work with other volunteers from Hawaii to urge state lawmakers to increase access to biomarker testing for residents.  McCullah first discovered her connection to cancer after speaking with her mom about her volunteer work with ACS CAN. She ...

2024 California Legislative Policy Roundtable and Awards

... We will also honor our Legislator of the Year State Senator Monique Limon (CA - SD19) for passage of Senate Bill 912 to improve access to Biomarker testing for Californians.  Ways to Support ACS CAN's Impact We invite you to be part of a group of  sustaining supporters  enabling ACS CAN’s ...

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

... Illinois State Representative Mary Flowers is being honored for her long-time commitment to health issues, including increased access to biomarker cancer testing. ACS CAN’s Judicial Advocacy Initiative award, which recognizes attorneys who generously donate their services to the cancer fight, is ...

Shana Crews Accepts National Staff Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy Work

... tirelessly with the Illinois general assembly to improve access to care for cancer patients by passing legislation that will expand coverage for biomarker testing. As a result, more Illinoisans will benefit from the latest advances in cancer treatment with this first in the nation law,” said Sara ...

Statement on the Passing of State Senator Maryellen Goodwin

... Island Cancer Caucus and shepherding invaluable legislation for Rhode Islanders, including improving their access to precision medicine through biomarker testing. In 2021, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network awarded Sen. Goodwin with our highest honor, the National Distinguished ...

2024 ACS CAN Hawaii Cancer Action Day Training

... all lawmakers: 2024 Hawaii Legislative Priorities Civil Beat article: Researchers Hope Hawaii Lawmakers Fund Cancer Research This Year Hawaii Biomarker Testing Fact Sheet Marijuana and Smoke-Free Laws   Volunteer Advocate Packet  - All you need to be ready for Cancer Action Day! Agenda ...

Virtual Policy Forum to Highlight the Role of Research in Equitable Access to High-Quality Cancer Care in California

... all levels of government that reduce disparities in cancer care. Among these are Senate Bill 912, a legislation that would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans –  including Medi-Cal; and the California Cancer Care Equity Act (SB 987), which would ensure ...

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