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The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
What is the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)? Created by Texans, CPRIT’s goal is to expedite innovation in cancer research and product development, and to enhance access ... in output and 201,911 jobs in 2023. Moreover, the Institute’s efforts to improve outcomes related to cancer prevention and treatment can lead to a significant reduction in cancer incidence and severity over time and be a catalyst to biomedical development in Texas. It is far less ... also morbidity and mortality losses are reduced. Every $1 spent through CPRIT for screening and prevention leads to $27.82 in treatment cost savings and resulting economic benefits through earlier detection. Texas can and must continue this historic cost and life-saving ...
Texas Senators Take Important Step to Address High Colorectal Cancer Mortality Rates in the State
... TX – March 9, 2021 – Late last week, Sen. Joan Huffman and Sen. Judith Zaffirini filed bill SB 1028 that would ensure insurance coverage of colorectal screenings for men and women across Texas starting at the age of 45 and would remove cost-sharing for a follow-up colonoscopy following a positive stool based screening test which would align with the American Cancer Society (ACS) ... is one of the few preventable cancers, it remains the second leading cause of cancer death in Texas. Early detection of cancer through screening can improve survival and reduce mortality by detecting cancer at an early stage when treatment is more effective.. “I’m proud to author SB ...