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President Biden and Congress Reject Work Requirements in Debt Deal; Caps Should Not Lead to Cancer Research Cuts

... the President and Congress prioritized the fight against cancer in a proposal to lift the debt ceiling by maintaining access to affordable health insurance by rejecting Medicaid work requirements and ensuring veterans’ health care coverage by protecting funding for the PACT Act. Medicaid work requirements do not increase employment but instead only leaving individuals ...

Federal Court Orders FDA to Issue Final Rule Requiring Graphic Cigarette Warnings by March 15, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a major victory for the nation’s health and the fight against tobacco, a federal court on Tuesday ordered the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a final rule mandating graphic health warnings on cigarette packs and advertising by March 15, 2020. The order by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani of the U.S. District Court ... and motivating smokers to quit. Requiring graphic cigarette warnings in the U.S. will protect kids, save lives and reduce tobacco-related health care costs, which total $170 billion a year. The 2016 lawsuit was filed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Massachusetts Chapter of the ...

One Year Anniversary of Cancer Moonshot Reignition Brings Progress and Opportunity

... Roundtable in October. Using an ‘all-hands-on-deck approach,’ the roundtables convene scientists, the medical community, leading public health agencies, the private sector and community organizations to catalyze change and investment across the cancer continuum. Just weeks ago, ACS ... treatment have free lodging so they can focus on treatment. ACS CAN is joining a new coalition of diverse stakeholders to address barriers to health care faced by rural communities, including technology and infrastructure limitations. Beyond the private commitments announced today, the White ...

American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Applaud Announcement of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Nomination

... initiatives that have been critical in preventing cancer before diagnosis and stressing the importance of cancer prevention by promoting health and wellness,” noted Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “Her deep understanding of the complexities of health care policies and programs and forward-looking approach toward the programs, policies and processes needed to both prevent cancer and properly ...

American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Applaud Announcement of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Nomination

... initiatives that have been critical in preventing cancer before diagnosis and stressing the importance of cancer prevention by promoting health and wellness,” noted Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “Her deep understanding of the complexities of health care policies and programs and forward-looking approach toward the programs, policies and processes needed to both prevent cancer and properly ...

Medicare Drug Rule Could Leave Patients Unable to Access Necessary Prescription Medications

... the need to make prescription drugs more affordable. However, the countries included through the Most Favored Nation policy have very different health systems and supply chains than the United States, which could mean some cancer medications are unavailable, and patients are unable to get essential care and treatment.  “The United States is often the first to approve innovative new cancer therapies and it is unclear how or whether such ...

Coalition Requests Federal Taskforce Reconsider Colorectal Screening Guidelines

Washington, D.C. –  Twenty-two public health and patient advocacy groups submitted a letter to the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) today requesting it reconsider ... Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), follows: “ACS CAN is pleased to join the coalition of public health and patient advocacy groups respectfully requesting USPSTF reconsider its 2016 colorectal cancer screening recommendation. USPSTF has a ... the Task Force will take this new information into account as we work to give Americans evidence-based, age-appropriate access to preventive care services. “As the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, ACS CAN has aggressively worked to notify state and federal ...

Cancer Research happening in California!

Every day researchers across the country are working to find the next breakthrough in cancer screening, treatment and care. In California, researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (funded by the National ... and this is why our legislative leaders in Congress need to continue to sustain funding year in and year out for the National Institutes of Health. Cancer Research happening in California! ...

Survey: Cancer Patients and Survivors Embrace Telehealth

... well addressed. Most respondents reported having had a phone visit with a telehealth provider about an issue directly related to their cancer care (55%) while some (43%) said they used a video visit. Those in urban areas were more apt to use video (55%) while those in rural areas were more likely to use the telephone visits (64%). “Considering the numerous challenges this pandemic has posed to patient care, the positive experience and high utilization of telehealth is one of the few bright spots,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “We ... willingness to adopt other technologies to facilitate remote care. More than 80% of respondents said they would use technologies, including health apps and wearable technology to manage their care if provided. The most popular adaption offered would eliminate a pharmacy trip, with 88% ...

Tax Bill Could Pose Problems for Cancer Patients; Cancer Research

... for developing so-called “orphan drugs”. The medical expense deduction allows people who itemize their taxes to subtract out-of-pocket health care expenses, like co-pays, transportation, lodging and other costs not covered by insurance from their taxes. Last year nearly 9 million taxpayers claimed the deduction, the majority of whom had incomes below $75,000. A 2016 study in Health Affairs reported a survey of cancer survivors that showed one-third go into debt and of those more than half incurred more than $10,000 in ...

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