Site Search

Share

X

Search Results

100 Cancer Survivors, Caregivers Urge Lawmakers to Improve Access to Care, Tobacco Prevention

... Capitol today and called on the Legislature to prioritize the 57,600 Michiganders who will be diagnosed with cancer in 2017. The visit was part of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s annual Day at the Capitol, which brought cancer advocates together to urge lawmakers to 1) ... nationwide, but we still haven’t fully implemented proven ways to prevent the disease in the first place,” said Phil Moilanen, a lead ACS CAN volunteer from Jackson. “More than 21,000 Michiganders will still lose their lives to cancer in 2017 alone. We’re here today to ask lawmakers to help cancer patients better access lifesaving treatment options and screenings and to confront one of the leading causes of premature death in our state – tobacco use.” Specifically, ACS CAN volunteers asked lawmakers to: Improve access to ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19

LANSING, MI – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers' steadfast commitment. The virus and the elevated risk for those with compromised immune systems became a roadblock for the annual ... the Michigan volunteers asked the legislature to: Pass Oral Chemotherapy Fairness Legislation House Bill 4354 would equalize the out-of-pocket cost to the patient for oral chemotherapy and intravenous chemotherapy. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for oral chemotherapy medications versus ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Travel to Lansing to Rally Legislators to Make Cancer a Priority

... today to meet with Michigan’s lawmakers. They asked lawmakers to regulate e-cigarettes like other tobacco products, to increase the age of sale for tobacco products to 21 and to provide better access to care by passing the Oral Chemotherapy Fairness legislation. This year, an ... by taking steps to make the fight against cancer a priority. The visit is part of the annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Day at the Capitol event. “By making oral chemotherapy fairness and tobacco control a priority, we could ensure progress continues to reduce ... asked lawmakers to support: Giving chronically ill patients easier access to care - House Bill 4099   would equalize the out-of-pocket cost to the patient for oral chemotherapy and intravenous chemotherapy. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for oral chemo medications versus ...

Ypsilanti Resident Recognized for Cancer Advocacy

... Ypsilanti resident Jennifer Belaire with its Excalibur Award at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing. The award recognizes the exemplary efforts of an individual who helps ACS CAN advocate for responsible public health policies and laws that will help fight cancer. To be considered, a volunteer must excel in one area of volunteer service or have committed multiple years of excellent service to ACS CAN. “For many years, Jennifer has actively engaged her ...

Olivet Resident Recognized for Cancer Advocacy

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network recently honored Olivet resident C.J. Heisler with its Advocacy Volunteer of the Year award at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing. The award recognizes the exemplary efforts of an individual who helps ACS CAN advocate for responsible public health policies and laws that will help fight cancer. To be considered, a volunteer must 1) demonstrate ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19

LANSING, MI – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the steadfast commitment of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers. The virus and the elevated risk for those with compromised immune systems became a roadblock for the annual Cancer Action Day, so ... the Michigan volunteers asked the legislature to: Pass Oral Chemotherapy Fairness Legislation House Bill 4099 would equalize the out-of-pocket cost to the patient for oral chemotherapy and intravenous chemotherapy. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for oral chemo medications versus ...

Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Boost Tobacco Prevention Funding and Pass Legislation to Expand Access to Care

LANSING, MI – “As the 2025 legislative session gets underway, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to cancer care and increasing funding for tobacco control programs to ease the burden of cancer in Michigan.  “As lawmakers consider Michigan’s budget this legislative session, ACS CAN urges the legislature to increase funding ... by $5 million to bring funding for tobacco prevention and programs that help those already addicted quit to $9.6 million. With nearly 32% of cancer deaths in the state being attributable to smoking, a well-funded, fact-based program to help people quit tobacco is needed to reduce the ...

Type

Priority Issue

State

Policy Issue

Judicial Advocacy