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Georgia General Assembly Passes Bill That Could Improve Cancer Survivorship by Expanding Access to Biomarker Testing, Necessary First Step in Personalizing Treatment

... disease.   Revolutionizing cancer treatment over the last few decades, biomarker testing can provide access to targeted treatment; tailoring care to a person’s individual disease. Targeted therapies often result in improved quality of life and survivorship. Patients with certain lung ... Network (ACS CAN).  “The General Assembly recognizes the importance of those scientific advancements and that true progress in Georgians’ health lies in ensuring more people across our great state have access to such innovations,”  Despite its benefits and increasingly important ... biomarker testing has not kept pace with the rate of innovation and advancements in treatment. One significant barrier for patients is lack of health insurance coverage for appropriate testing.  Close to 60% of the oncology drugs launched in the past five years require or recommend ...

2023 Georgia Legislative Session Summary

... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Georgia residents impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... Ensuring Access to Quality Care Medicaid Expansion : ACS CAN continues to advocate for low-income individuals and families to have access to health insurance coverage through state Medicaid programs. We support policies that preserve funding and access to Medicaid for low-income parents ...

Kemp Signs into Law Legislation to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing

... This success would not have been possible without invaluable patient, provider, academic and legislative partnerships. Over 50 public health and medical organizations supported this effort. We look forward to cancer patients across Georgia benefiting from improved access to care and better quality of life.” For more information on precision medicine, cancer biomarkers, current barriers to biomarker testing and ACS ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as ...

Georgia Hospital Leaders Discuss Need to Protect Future Cancer Discoveries Through Policy

... cancelled and delayed clinical research trials. This impact has not only slowed research pivotal to finding a cure and improving treatment and care but potentially reversing the immense progress that has been made – threatening the welfare of cancer patients today and into the future. ... cancer research – a lack of representation in trials due to barriers to care. The Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act would ensure health equity in clinical research trials by requiring an analysis of current policies in cancer clinical trials that directly impact participation ... so access becomes a real big component with respect to balancing out those inequities,” shared Dr. Eric Flenaugh, a pulmonologist at Grady Health System and professor at Morehouse College. “We have to focus on where exactly those problems are and target our research efforts towards ...

Tobacco Control: Increase Georgia’s Tobacco Tax

... state cigarette tax ranks 48 th  lowest among all states What are the costs of smoking in Georgia? ·        $3.18 billion spent on health-care expenditures directly related to tobacco use ·        $537 million spent by Medicaid each year for smoking-related illnesses What are the health benefits of an increased Tobacco Tax? ·        15.2% decrease in youth smoking ·        76,100 kids who would not become ...

Statement on U.S. Rep. John Lewis Cancer Diagnosis

... than 50,000 Georgians, will be diagnosed with cancer. Rep. Lewis’ cancer diagnosis reinvigorates our efforts to advocate for proven public health policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection and expand access to quality, affordable health care.” “On behalf of Rep. Lewis and all those who will be diagnosed this year, we will continue to work with our lawmakers at the federal and ...

New Report: Georgia is Failing to Invest in Programs to Protect Kids from Tobacco Products Including E-cigarettes

... – A report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids and other public health groups shows that, amidst a youth tobacco use epidemic that is being driven by e-cigarettes, Georgia is shortchanging an important ... investment in prevention and cessation programs that are proven to prevent kids from starting to use tobacco products, reduce tobacco use, lower health care costs and save lives. Broken Promises to Our Children is an annual report examining how states are spending their revenue from tobacco taxes ...

Georgians Join Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors Nationwide to Call on Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority

... the advocates were as dedicated as ever to critical issues, including increased cancer research and prevention funding, keeping Affordable Care Act tax credits and supporting the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act.   “Cancer hasn’t stopped, so neither have we. ... addition to urging lawmakers to boost research and prevention funding, ACS CAN volunteers also encourage lawmakers to ensure that the Affordable Care Act tax credits that are scheduled to expire at the end of 2022 are made permanent and to cosponsor the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever ...

Augusta-Richmond County Commission to Consider Rolling Back Smoke-free Protections to Allow Cigar Smoking in Some Indoor Spaces

... amending the policy to establish cigar lounges in order to allow cigar smoking in certain indoor spaces. The nation’s leading public health groups including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and American Lung Association are urging commissioners to oppose the motion and protect the smoke-free ordinance that has safeguarded the health of residents, workers and non-smokers in the county since 2018. The following statement is on behalf of the above groups ahead of today’s ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...

House Passed Bill Expected to Revolutionize Treatment for Cancer and Other Diseases for Georgians

ATLANTA, GA – February 16, 2023 – The Georgia House yesterday passed bill (HB85) in a 172-2 vote.   Local and national public health groups and hospitals are expressing their support for the bill that would enable more Georgians to access appropriate biomarker testing -- a ... of those scientific advancements but has sent a clear message with the quick advancement of the bill that true progress in Georgians’ health lies in ensuring more people across our great state have access to such innovations.”   “We have made significant strides over the ... treatment options and can help patients avoid treatments that may be ineffective. The innovative testing is increasingly important for cancer care and the treatment of other diseases including arthritis, autoimmune and rare diseases, with research happening in other disease areas.   0 ...

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