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Hawaii Survivors, Patients Urge Increased Access to Care During ‘Cancer Action Day’ at State Capitol
... at the state capitol Tuesday for ‘Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). During meetings with lawmakers, volunteers expressed desire for leaders to support policies that aim to end the cancer burden in Hawaii, including access to care and early detection initiatives. Among the asks of the General Assembly was supporting HCR 35 and SCR 29 which, if adopted, would allow for an auditor study to assess health insurance coverage ... biomarker testing multiple times to help connect her to the right treatment at the right time, her insurer has repeatedly refused to cover the cost. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2025, more than 9,000 Hawaii residents will be newly diagnosed with cancer, with more than ...