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... American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released results from the only national survey that examines the state of the current health care system through the eyes of people with a history of cancer. The results show that cancer patients are not receiving accessible, affordable health care and overwhelmingly express the urgency needed to reform AmericaŠ—Ès health care system into one that better supports cancer ...

While the merits of comprehensive health care reform legislation are debated in the halls of Congress, ACS CAN urges lawmakers to keep patients' needs top of mind. That means including measures that improve communication between health professional and patients -- ensuring that cancer patients and care givers are involved in all aspects of the decision making process ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- April 27, 2009 -- Four in ten Americans say they would not be able to afford all the treatment and care needed if they were suddenly diagnosed with cancer, and one in five Americans says they are likely to lose their health insurance in the next 12 months, according to a national bipartisan poll released today. The survey, conducted for the American Cancer ... voters said they would support access to affordable cancer screenings for all Americans, regardless of insurance status, as a way to improve our health care system. “Lack of access to quality, affordable health care is a barrier for far too many Americans, and is often a death sentence for ...

... 17-year breast cancer survivor. She is attending the president’s State of the Union to highlight the importance of patient protections in the health care law.  “It is a tremendous honor to be invited to attend the State of the Union address and to be able to use my voice to advocate for the quality, affordable health care that cancer patients and survivors need,” said Jacqueline. Jacqueline has been fortunate to receive health insurance through her ...