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... days left to act in the legislative session, cancer advocates urgently call on North Carolina lawmakers to pass legislation improving access to biomarker testing. The following statement can be attributed to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) North Carolina Grassroots Manager Jon Charest: “In recent months, we have heard from many patients and families who’ve shared remarkable stories about the impact biomarker testing had on their lives. For one of our volunteers, it altered his brain cancer treatment path in a way that quickly improved his ...

... Network (ACS CAN) urges them to prioritize HB567 , legislation that will ease the burden of cancer on North Carolinians by increasing access to biomarker testing for those with state-regulated health insurance plans. In the case of a cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing may help doctors determine the right treatment plan, saving some patients from treatments that may not work and waste valuable ...

... in efforts to reduce the cancer burden by introducing House Bill 567 . If passed, the legislation would allow more North Carolinians to access biomarker testing, which has become an increasingly important part of cancer care. Patients who are diagnosed with certain types of cancer can receive biomarker testing to help providers determine the most effective form of treatment. It can save patients from starting treatments that may not end ...

... and confident going into the event. This year we are supporting cancer patients by asking our lawmakers to support expanding access to biomarker testing in North Carolina. Photo of NC General Assembly Legislative Building Date:   Tuesday, May 12 Time:    8:30 AM to 2:30 PM EST Location: ... Required for all attendees to either attend live or view the recording Presentation/Slides Pre-event Training Recording Video explaining biomarker testing   Handouts in Lawmaker and Volunteer Packets Volunteer Packet NC Biomaker Factsheet Biomarker Testing Costs and Cost Savings ...