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2025 New Jersey Cancer Action Week

... reform (S3533/A1825). Reforming step therapy means ensuring that it is safe for patients, clinically grounded, and transparent to patients and health care providers. Maintain the Current Level of Funding for the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research at $4 Million. Maintain funding for the New ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Florida

... and partners are working together to make sure more Floridians 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, ... that have been excluded including communities of color, individuals with lower socioeconomic status, rural communities, and those receiving care in non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive biomarker testing. Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health disparities. Without action to expand coverage and access to biomarker testing, advances in precision medicine could increase existing ...

Jackie's cervical cancer story

... abdominal pain and bleeding, she realized that her persistent weakness and exhaustion were not normal. She visited two hospitals and researched health care services online before she found a free cervical cancer screening program for patients living with HIV at Coptic Hospital. She knew it was the ... programs that will help get these lifesaving tools into the hands of every woman - no matter where she lives.   Thank you to TogetHER for Health for sharing Jackie's story and pictures for this campaign.     Jackie's cervical cancer story ...

ACS CAN Promos

... Fight Cancer. September 30, 2025   Teresa is fighting cancer. What about Congress? September 22, 2025   Congress: We can’t afford increased health care costs. Protect access to care. June 17, 2025   Cuts to cancer research mean future cures will disappear. June 17, 2025   Medicaid helped Melannie fight cancer. Others ...

New Report Gives New York State Mixed Grades on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.” Passing and implementing the policy recommendations in the report would not only save lives in New York State, but also save millions in long-term health care costs and in some cases would even generate additional, much-needed revenue.   How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of ...

They're coming! Be ready!

... a candidate for president, the U.S. House or U.S. Senate, you can ask them these questions: If the Supreme Court overturns the Affordable Care Act, how will [candidate] protect people with pre-existing conditions like cancer?  Will [candidate] commit to annual increases in funding for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute?    Did you get the chance to do it? Tell us about it with our simple reply form . They're coming! Be ready! ...

Tobi: Jasper, Indiana

... without her access to the clinical trial. Tobi knows without a doubt that the clinical trial saved her life and she feels lucky to have had health insurance that allowed her to participate. “I owe my life to that trial and am passionate that those who need access to clinical trials are not denied based on their type of insurance.”     Return to Stories About Barriers to Care     Tobi: Jasper, Indiana ...

TXCRC

... grant from our partners at Fight CRC to reduce the burden of colorectal cancer in Texas by expanding access to screenings, removing barriers to care, and ensuring the public is aware of updates to our  systems and how these changes impact their health. Check back periodically for updated resources, actions, and additional information!   Learn more about HB 3588 / SB 1028 Ensure Coverage ...

Connecticut Lawmakers Fund $12 Million to Fight Tobacco Use

... Connecticut is falling short, providing ZERO funding in the current state budget.  ​​​​ The Numbers:  $2.03 Billion  - Annual health care costs directly caused by smoking   $473.2 million  - Amount of tobacco revenue and tobacco settlement funds CT receives annually   $55.9 ...

Let's Screen New York Action Center

  The Let’s #ScreenNY campaign is a statewide coalition of patient advocacy groups, health systems, community organizations, individuals, policymakers, and others who are committed to helping ensure that all New Yorkers get back to ... are listed in this web page. Sign up for the Let’s #ScreenNY campaign Share your cancer story Do you have a story about trouble accessing care? Have high out-of-pocket costs, insurer policies, or other obstacles caused you to delay cancer screening? Have you been able to get your ... is required? In New York, it might not be covered by insurance. Multiple studies have shown that individuals are less likely to seek health services, including preventive screenings, when they must pay for those services out-of-pocket. We need your voice!  Please send a message ...

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