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... about advocating for cancer patients and their families. In 2017, I wrote a Letter to the Editor opposing the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and how important healthcare coverage is for cancer patients and the millions in this country without quality, affordable healthcare. My ... for Life. We know you are involved in the ACS CAN Black Volunteer Caucus. Can you tell us about this group and how it is helping ACS CAN promote health equity? I was honored to be nominated by my Grassroots Manager, Marc Mazza, and accepted on the National Black Volunteer Caucus. The BVC promotes health equity in ACS CAN in several ways. We provide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training for management and staff on being more aware of the ...

... are working together to make sure more Vermont residents 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 ...

... are working together to make sure more New Hampshire residents 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 ...

... more Delaware residents can benefit from this important testing!  Video of maggies_biomarker_story   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 ...