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Gov. Polis Signs Bill Increasing Access to Clinical Trials
... to cover routine costs associated with phase I through phase IV clinical trials involving the prevention, detection, diagnosis or treatment of life-threatening or debilitating conditions or diseases such as cancer. In response, R.J. Ours, Colorado government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), issued the following statement: “The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the health disparities that underserved communities face. Like ... will ensure more Coloradans have an opportunity to participate in them by bringing down one of the main barriers that prevents participation: cost. “Our ACS CAN members and volunteers wish to thank our wonderful bill sponsors, Governor Polis and the Colorado General Assembly for ...
Colorado Cancer Advocates, U.S. Senator Bennet Call on Congress to Enact Policy to Create a Pathway to Coverage for Innovative Multi-Cancer Screenings for Millions
Denver, Colo. – A virtual event held Tuesday morning by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) highlighted the promise of new blood-based cancer screening technologies that have the potential to dramatically increase early-stage diagnosis for a wide range of cancers ... is critical. “As a colon cancer survivor, I know the devastating effects of a late-stage diagnosis not only on health outcomes but also on cost. If my cancer had been caught earlier, my prognosis probably would have been far different and my treatment far less costly,” said Morrison ...
Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Colorado
Welcome! Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure more Coloradans can benefit from this important testing. What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of a normal biological process, disease or abnormal function that can be measured in blood, tissue or bodily fluid. Biomarker testing is the ... ACS CAN in calling on the Colorado Legislature to expand access to biomarker testing. Key Resources : Fact Sheet Biomarker Testing and Cost Savings Patient Profiles ( www.fightcancer.org/biomarkerprofiles ) National Coalition Partners Types of Biomarker Testing Videos: Carla's ...
Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Colorado
Welcome! Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure more Coloradans can benefit from this important testing. What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of a normal biological process, disease or abnormal function that can be measured in blood, tissue or bodily fluid. Biomarker testing is the ... ACS CAN in calling on the Colorado Legislature to expand access to biomarker testing. Key Resources : Fact Sheet Biomarker Testing and Cost Savings Patient Profiles ( www.fightcancer.org/biomarkerprofiles ) National Coalition Partners Types of Biomarker Testing Videos: Carla's ...
Aspen Tobacco Tax Campaign
... and the measure also establishes a 40% sales tax on other tobacco products (OTP), including electronic cigarettes. In addition to the benefit of reducing smoking, Ballot Issue 2B invests the tax revenue back into the Aspen community for local financing of health and human services, tobacco-related health issues, and addiction and substance abuse education and mitigation. ACS CAN advocates for regular and significant increases in federal, state, and local excise taxes that will increase the price of all tobacco products. ... price of tobacco products makes it easy for youth to afford to start and continue smoking, and current taxes do little to defray the societal cost smoking has on the Colorado economy. Colorado kids smoke over 7 million packs of cigarettes a year. Raising the cigarette tax is one of ...
Colorado Policy Breakfast Event
... Pleased to Present the Eighth Annual Colorado Cancer Policy Breakfast Forum: Palliative care 2.0 Taking a Deeper Dive into the Critical Elements of Palliative Care Thursday, November 17, 2016 Registration 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. | Program 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Skyline ... South Colorado Boulevard Denver, CO 80222 Purchase tickets here Breakfast panelists Coming soon Sponsorship Information What is an ACS CAN Palliative Care Policy Forum: This event, being held on September 22 nd at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, is dedicated to educating patients, ... treatment practice areas are included and how does it work? Why is such care important to patients, providers and insurers, and what are some of the best practices? What policy changes would help expand the use and benefits of palliative care? How can palliative care be better integrated ...
Proposed Law to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Colorado Passes Committee
Link to video DENVER, COLO. – FEBRUARY 23, 2023 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds members of the Health & Insurance committee for passing House Bill 1110, Health-care Coverage for Biomarker Testing , this week. The ... (D) and Rep. Anthony Hartsook (R), aims to expand access to biomarker testing in Colorado. Biomarker testing has become a game-changing part of cancer care in recent years as it’s a necessary first step in opening the door to targeted treatments that can lead to survivorship and ...
2020 Colorado Policy and Legislative Priorities
A Year of Prevention www.fightcancer.org/Colorado The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network will focus 2020 state legislative priorities on cancer prevention in the areas of tobacco control, colorectal cancer, and skin cancer. Tobacco Control Raising the minimum age of sale to 21 would reduce initiation, ... tanning devices for individuals under the age of 18 without any exemptions are effective in deterring minors from using tanning devices and can help to reduce skin cancer incidence and mortality rates across the country. 2020 Colorado Policy and Legislative Priorities ...
New Report: Colorado Gets Mixed Results on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies
... policies and legislation to prevent cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). In the latest edition of How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality, Colorado met the policy benchmark in three of the eight issue areas and has room for improvement in two. The state fell short in three other areas, including indoor tanning restrictions for ...