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Cancer Advocates Call on Congressional Leadership to Advance Swift, Comprehensive Solution for Continued Drug Shortages

... drug shortage crisis continues to have a significant impact on cancer patients. One in every 10 cancer patients and survivors report impacts to care, a majority of whom have had difficulties finding substitute medications (68%) and cited treatment delays (59%), according to a recent survey ... there are 16 oncology drugs listed in the shortage , a number of which don’t have an effective alternative and have led to worse health outcomes for cancer patients.   The full text of the letter can be read here.   0 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Issues ...

In a victory for cancer patients, new Medicare ruling protects timely drug access for current patients

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its final ruling on changes to Medicare Part D regarding cancer patients’ access to lifesaving drugs. ... HHS ruling, current cancer patients with Medicare Part D won’t have to worry that their specialized cancer drug won’t be covered. “Cancer care is a race against time. We are glad HHS and Secretary Azar listened to the countless patients who voiced their serious concern over the ...

ACS CAN Calls on Congress to Reject Cuts; Draft Full Appropriations Bills That Include Increases to Protect Cancer Patients

... 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 stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Improving Access to Clinical Trials for Patients Introduced in the Senate

... income and does not count toward income eligibility for programs such as Medicaid. Additionally, the bill would allow the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue grants for community education, outreach and recruitment efforts to encourage more participation ... who are underrepresented in clinical trials. Grant-eligible activities would include working with local trial sites like community health centers, training health care personnel and clinical trial investigators, engaging community stakeholders to promote clinical trial participation and building partnerships ...

New Legislation Would Make It Easier for Patients to Participate in Clinical Trials

... clarifies that such support by sponsors is permitted under anti-kickback laws. In addition, the legislation would allow the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide grants for community education, outreach and recruitment activities to enable greater clinical trial ... who currently are underrepresented in clinical trials. Grant-eligible activities would include working with local trial sites like community health centers, training health care personnel and clinical trial investigators, engaging community stakeholders to encourage clinical trial participation and fostering ...

Regional Eligibility Screening Nearly Doubles Cancer Clinical Trial Opportunities, May Increase Enrollment, New Papers Show

... creation of automated screening tools and processes that would be integrated into provider workflows, directly interfacing with site electronic health records, that would search for trial eligibility in a regional manner. “We’ve laid the foundation for a new way of thinking about ... Referral, and Operations: Findings from a Survey , sought to gain insight into cancer clinical trial enrollment practices through a survey of health care providers such as physicians and nurses. The survey looked at both opening and recruiting for onsite trials and referring to offsite trials. ...

ACS CAN and the American Cancer Society brief Congress on new cancer data

... decline. But, he made clear that more work and research needs to be done to ensure the progress made in the fight against cancer also addresses health disparities in low-income and minority communities. “The most important question today is how can we provide high quality care to populations that do not often receive it,” Dr. Brawley said. Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY), who joined Dr. Brawley and Chris Hansen at the ...

OMB Reviewing Proposed Rule that Aims to Improve Mammography Quality and Provide Patients with Better Information

... the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that would modernize mammography quality standards and address breast density reporting to patients and health care providers. A statement from ACS CAN follows: “ACS CAN is pleased to see the FDA is taking this important step to update guidance around ...

New Legislation in Congress Would Allow Increased Outreach to Improve Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings in Underserved Communities

... to more people being screened, more cancers being diagnosed at earlier stages and ultimately better outcomes for people at lower costs for our health care system. “Early detection can be the difference between life and death in a cancer diagnosis. Ensuring more individuals have access to ...

Overwhelming Majority of Cancer Patients and Survivors Support Broad Community Immunization and Oppose States’ Actions Limiting Access to Vaccines

... is very important to cancer patients and survivors with 88% saying it is important for those they encounter in a health care facility to be up to date on vaccinations, and 83% stating it is important for those in their broader community to be up to date.   “The responses of the survey underscore the critical role of evidence-based vaccinations in promoting public health and protecting communities impacted by cancer,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “Unimpeded access and broad uptake of safe ...

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