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ACS CAN Releases Analysis Showing 14,000 Deaths Annually in New York From a Cancer Linked to Cigarette Smoking
... that starts with removing flavored products, like menthol cigarettes, from the tobacco industry toolbox.” Dr. Andrew Hyland , Chair of Health Behavior and head of tobacco control programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center , said, “Every day we see patients coming ... color have been uniquely targeted by the tobacco industry using flavored products and deceptive marketing,” said Lorraine Braithwaite-Harte, Health Committee Chairperson of the NAACP New York State Conference . “As a result, we are often more likely to be diagnosed with and die from ... 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 we ...
Advocates Call for Senate Vote on Biomarker Testing Legislation, Citing Importance of Precision Medicine in Innovation
... Trials Day on the 20th, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) joins cancer survivors and caregivers as well as key public health, patient and provider groups from across New York in calling on state lawmakers to support legislation that can improve access to clinical ... trials. Clinical trials are critical to medical innovation, advancing potential new cancer treatments from the research setting to the cancer care clinic. Increasingly, cancer clinical trials are driven by biomarker testing and the development of targeted therapies. Patients’ biomarker ... that involve biomarkers growing from 15% in 2000 to 55% in 2018.” Senate Bill 1196 / Assembly Bill 1673 would require all state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, to cover comprehensive biomarker testing in cases where patients can benefit thereby increasing many New ...
ACS CAN Testifies on 2019-20 Preliminary NYC Budget
Tesimony by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to the New York City Council Health Committee March 18, 2019 • New York, NY Chair Levine and members of the Health Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Michael Davoli and I am the New York Metro Director for Government ... and Tottenville Staten Island (19.4 percent). The biggest predictor of HPV vaccination uptake is an effective recommendation from a health care professional – specifically a family medicine or pediatric professional. A strong and clear recommendation from a provider is critical to ...
ACS CAN Renews Commitment to Provide Cancer Patients and Advocates a Strong Voice Within the Halls of Government
... Campaign. Before that post, McMullen was client relationship manager of EnergyNext dba Satori Energy. “New York is still facing crucial health care issues and we will need to mobilize many New Yorkers to ensure fighting cancer is a top priority. We are thrilled to have Danielle join ACS ...
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2023: What Has New York Done to Address Rise in Colorectal Cancer Diagnoses?
... who could benefit from biomarker testing have access to it, including those with CRC. The proposed legislation will require all state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, to cover comprehensive biomarker testing for patients when supported by medical and scientific evidence. For ... 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 we ...
Love Notes to Lawmakers: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Deliver Valentines to Legislators
... 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 we ...
Letter to Gov. Cuomo on TCP
... kids who will grow up to be addicted smokers, and 18,000 will die of tobacco-caused disease. It will result in an additional $980 million in health care costs, of which $273 million will be paid by Medicaid. To the extent you compromise with the Assembly and reduce funding by an intermediate ...
Cancer Advocates Urge New York to Use JUUL Settlement Dollars to Fund Prevention and Cessation Programs
... 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 we ...
Reducing the Cancer Burden in New York City
... in neighborhoods that need food and jobs the most; and $15 million to expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) incentives such as Health Bucks so more New Yorkers can immediately afford fresh fruits and vegetables. Establish a tax of at least two cents per ounce on all sugary ... $150,000 to cover the transportation costs of patients that are identified through the New York City Community Cares Project; and $500,000 for a health care provider and parent education campaign aimed at increasing Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates. Establish a cancer screening registry ...
October Volunteer Team Call Minutes
... and effective. ACS CAN Policy Forum December 2 : On Friday, December 2, from 8-10 AM , you are ALL invited to attend our Future of Cancer Care Forum at the Hard Rock Café in New York City. This is a FREE event. We have some fantastic speakers lined up that are leaders in the ... Debyani Chakravarty , PhD, Lead Scientist, OncoKB, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Craig Eagle , MD, Chief Medical Officer, Guardant Health Jeff Boyd , PhD, VP and Chief Scientific Officer, Northwell Health Cancer Institut Giovanna Whitting, Survivor Speaker, a 20-year-old metastatic thyroid cancer survivor studying journalism at Pennsylvania ...