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Today the U.S. House passed the budget reconciliation bill H.R. 1, by a vote of 218 to 214 with Pennsylvania Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, Brendan Boyle, Dwight Evans, Madeleine Dean, Mary Gay Scanlon, Chrissy Houlahan, ... within it.   In response, Donna Greco, Pennsylvania government relations director with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), released the following statement:  “Congress is making an unprecedented attack on access to health care for millions of Americans, including many thousands of cancer patients and survivors here in Pennsylvania. Devastating cuts to Medicaid and changes to ...

... are easier to treat and lead to greater survival. - Uninsured and underinsured women have lower screening rates, resulting in a greater risk of being diagnosed at a later, more advanced stage of disease.   Pennsylvania Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program The PA-BCCEDP ... for this Lifesaving Program Although access to preventive services has increased through expanded health care coverage and elimination of most cost-sharing, millions of low-income, underserved women still do not have adequate access to breast and cervical cancer screening services. Nationally, the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) can only service one in ten eligible women because of lack of funding. Maintaining state funding for the PA-BCCEDP will preserve a critical ...

... PA – January 11, 2018 – As lawmakers return to work after the holiday season the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is looking ahead to what public health initiatives can be accomplished in 2018. Pennsylvania has a long way to go when it comes to tobacco control issues. Each year in Pennsylvania 6,000 kids under the age of eighteen become new daily smokers, 22,000 adults die from their own smoking and annual health care costs in Pennsylvania directly caused by ... to making sure we protect and increase the funding that goes into our state tobacco prevention and cessation funding. Tobacco prevention is one of the smartest and most fiscally responsible investments that Pennsylvania can make. It not only helps current people who quit, but also prevents ...

... survive cancer. In response, Donna Greco, Pennsylvania government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), released the following statement: “By continuing to dedicate funds to Pennsylvania’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs as well ... & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP), lawmakers have reaffirmed their commitment to cancer prevention and early detection, two of the most effective tools we have in the fight against cancer. These investments mean  Pennsylvanians will have the resources to quit tobacco or ... Commonwealth’s public health infrastructure. Now, we look to the House to build on this work by passing Senate Bill 88 and removing another cost barrier to Pennsylvanian women aiming to detect their breast cancer early.” ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action ...