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2019 Los Angeles Policy Forum: Social Determinants of Health and the Cancer Connection

2019 Los Angeles Policy Forum   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host a forum to discuss the social determinants of health and the cancer connection.   Speakers Include: Rigoberto Garcia, Director of ... David will share his personal story and discuss the complexities and issues many patients experience when faced with a cancer diagnosis such as cost, emotional and social factors.     The event begins with a reception at 5:30 pm, followed by the program which begins at 6:10pm.    ...

NYC Cancer Action Week

We are thrilled to share with you that ACS CAN is planning its first ever Cancer Action Week in New York City! The event will take place during the week of May 16-20 and we need you to help make it a success.  During Cancer Action Week we will focus on our work fighting cancer at the city level, ... will spend the week meeting with lawmakers and calling on our city government to get serious about fighting cancer and saving lives. There is no cost to participate in Cancer Action Week, and no prior experience is needed. We will make the appointments and provide training and materials for ...

ACS CAN 2022 Montana Virtual Policy Briefing: Biomarker Testing - The Key to Precision Medicine

Pre-registration has now closed, but you can still join us the day of the event here: acscanbiomarkers.windrosemedia.com   Biomarker testing is growing increasingly important in cancer ... individual patient’s unique disease. Timely access to appropriate biomarker testing can help achieve better health outcomes, improve quality of life and reduce costs by connecting patients to the most effective treatment for their cancer. Join ACS CAN for a virtual briefing about ...

Utah Day at the Capitol

Join us on February 21 for ACS CAN Utah Day at the Capitol.   Whether you are a seasoned advocate or have never engaged with ACS CAN before, this day is an incredible ... our voices are heard loud and clear! There will be two pre-event training opportunities. All attendees should plan to join us for at least one of these or listen to a recorded training provided to you via email. We strongly encourage first time attendees to attend the in-person training ... you might have For the first time we will be asking all attendees to wear an ACS CAN royal blue polo shirt.  This will be provided to you at no cost this year.  We have both men’s and women’s shirt sizes. You will be asked to choose your shirt size when you register. Full event ...

2017 ACS CAN Oklahoma City Cancer Policy Forum

2017 ACS CAN OKC Cancer Policy Forum  Cancer Research & Clinical Trials in Oklahoma You are invited to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's ... Oklahoma. Guests will include leading researchers, oncologists, health professionals, citizen-volunteers and health care advocates. There is no cost to attend. Advances in cancer research are fueling the way for better prevention, screening and treatment options. Researchers in Oklahoma received more than $87 million from the National Institutes of Health last year to support their efforts to help keep us healthy and develop better treatments when we are sick. Please join us to hear more ...

2021 Policy Forum: Health Equity and Access to Care in Georgia

If we are to achieve the goal of defeating cancer, we must fight to achieve health equity, the just and fair opportunity for everyone to prevent, find, treat and survive cancer – regardless of how much money they make, the color of their skin, their sexual orientation, their gender identity, their disability status, or where they live. This virtual event will focus on health equity and its impact on access to care in the cancer space. ACS CAN will host its annual Georgia Policy Forum on Tuesday Oct. 26 via Zoom at 12:00 pm. This event will bring together key leaders and decision ...

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 ...

The Future of Cancer Care: The Role of Biomarkers in Advancing Personalized Medicine

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, is the nation’s leading cancer advocacy organization working every day to make ... tools and training they need to be heard.  ACS CAN’s public policy priorities are focused on the actions that elected leaders at all levels of government can take to accelerate the ability to save lives and win the fight against cancer. ACS CAN is hosting our 4 th annual Connecticut ...

Flavors Hook Kids Connecticut Action Day

... including advocacy training and lawmaker meetings, but you'll find some new and exciting activities for all to join in. And once again ACS CAN will be partnering with the  American Lung Association and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. This year we will be asking lawmakers to end the sale of ALL flavored tobacco products.  Here is what to expect: Pre-Event Training: March 16 6:30-7:30 PM If you are new to advocacy or you have been ... short documentary Black Lives Black Lungs, that looks at how Big Tobacco has directly targeted black communities with menthol.   There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is required. The registration deadline is Thursday, March 11th.  Register Now!   For questions please ...

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