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... released a proposed FY 2023 funding deal that includes an increase of $2.5 billion for biomedical research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), $408 million more for cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and provides a funding boost to cancer prevention programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Office on Smoking and Health. The deal also includes a 5-year extension of additional federal funding for Medicaid in Puerto Rico and a permanent extension of additional ... early detection tests once the Food and Drug Administration approves their use and clinical benefit is shown or improve access to palliative care.   A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: Cancer Research “Cancer ...

... a letter to Senate Finance Committee Leadership opposing a provision in the tax bill that would eliminate the mandate that Americans purchase health insurance coverage. Repealing the mandate would significantly weaken the individual insurance market and lead to higher premiums with fewer ... at risk for the disease need access to quality insurance coverage at an affordable cost. Willfully undermining a key component of our current health care system without a broader plan in place could be devastating to patients.  “On behalf of all Americans affected by cancer, we urge lawmakers ...

... structural racism persists. For example, certain geographic areas—often those with higher Black populations—have less access to high-quality health care. Rural areas have fewer transportation options to travel to and from care appointments. Economic disparities make accessing affordable care ... to engage directly with communities.  Evidence-based policies, like Medicaid expansion, can also eliminate these disparities and advance health equity. At ACS CAN, we know that legislative change is a catalyst in the fight against cancer. That’s why we support policies that ...

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions will hold a hearing this morning on addressing medical debt, titled, “What Can Congress Do to End the ... Views survey , nearly half of respondents, all of whom are cancer patients and survivors, report being burdened by medical debt. We know the health implications of medical debt on individuals with cancer are significant, as those with medical debt are more likely to be behind on recommended cancer screenings, and many are forced to skip or delay care. This is not acceptable.   “ACS CAN has long fought for public policies that reduce the likelihood or severity of medical debt. Most ...