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... cancer disparities for all. With the participation of at least 100,000 Black women, this study has the potential to improve the overall health of Black women, creating a healthier future for generations to come. The panelists included: Dr. Lauren McCullough, PhD, MSPH, Principal ... Elizabeth J. Cathcart-Rake, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Jasmine Gowarty, M.D., Texas Oncology, Jessica Gilbertson, National Council for Urban Indian Health, Keeshia Jones, Sisters Network, Inc. & ABCD, Sunaina Mathur, Cancer Stompers, Flecia Brown, ACS CAN Georgia Lead Volunteer, Ashton ... is Being Left Behind – Why Aren’t They Included in Clinical Trials?” to discuss the Black community’s unique challenges to cancer care. Watch the recording Download the Fireside Chat Program Clinical Trials: Why Black Community Participation Matters Dr. Sara Horton, ...
Diane Nathaniel, New York
... organization founded with her best friend Helen L. Collen. Beat Stage 3, Inc. is dedicated to raising community awareness about cancer health, screening, and prevention. BS3 promotes image consciousness and renewed self-love for those who have suffered the ravages of cancer treatments. Our goal is to highlight, and implement health, beauty, and fashion makeovers to influence positive lifestyle changes and improve self-confidence that often disappears during and after ... advocacy journey and those who are ready to head to “The Hill” to effect change. Diane was a guest panelist for “The Future of Cancer Care Policy Forum” presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, November 2020. In March 2020, Diane was invited to be a part ...
Lisa A. Lacasse, MBA, President, ACS CAN
... for the organization. She has since established ACS CAN’s Black Volunteer Caucus and LGBTQ+ & Allies Engagement Group , created a dedicated Health Equity team, oversaw the addition of Spanish language presence on fightcancer.org , and prioritized investing in campaigns and partnerships that advance health equity and promote diversity and inclusion. Since joining ACS CAN in 2007, Ms. Lacasse has been integrally involved in helping to grow ACS ... cancer-specific research – and was instrumental in leading successful efforts to ensure patient protections were included in the Affordable Care Act and to safeguard those lifesaving provisions. Ms. Lacasse currently serves on Board for the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. Before joining ...
Meet the Team
... his bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Social Science and minored in Emergency Management. He has a life long passion for eliminating health disparities and breaking down barriers for individuals who live in rural areas. Before joining ACS CAN, Storm spent over a decade working ... pitch or court that happens to be currently in season. He is also a volunteer firefighter, a volunteer for various committees for the county health departments, a transport volunteer for Second Harvest and a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery Program. ... is the Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager for Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico and Texas. She has worked in health care public relations for most of her career and came to ACS CAN from Parkland Health, in Dallas, Texas. Working closely with the oncology teams ...
Let's hold Secretary Azar Accountable for Eliminating E-Cigarette Flavors
... quickly and publicly. When you click the below button, you'll be directed to a Facebook post about this announcement on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Facebook page. That department - led by Secratary Azar - is responsible for seeing this through. Please add a brief ...
Frequently Asked Questions About Biologic and Biosimilar Drugs
... that they are generally larger, more complex molecules. Biologics are usually administered via injection or infusion. Most biologics in cancer care are given under the close supervision of a medical professional. Q. What is a biosimilar? Answer: A biosimilar is a biologic product ... strength as its reference product. Q. Why does the biosimilar pathway exist? Answer: Biologics have become an increasingly important part of health care. With the increasing attention to the costs of drugs, it became apparent that there was a need to create competition and choice that ... Your healthcare provider may have various reasons for selecting a branded biologic or biosimilar, including experience with the product, your health plan’s formulary (permitted drugs), patient preference, cost consciousness, or some combination of these factors. You should ask your ...
ACTION | It’s Time to Restart Cancer Clinical Trials
As America begins its recovery from the COVID pandemic, there is an important part of our health care system that remains stalled – cancer clinical trials. When COVID struck, federally-funded clinical trials were immediately halted as it ...
Scarlott K. Mueller, MPH, RN
... nursing officer for the North Florida Regional Medical Center after serving for 21 years in this role. Scarlott had management and quality of care responsibilities for the areas of nursing, pharmacy, rehab, respiratory, regulatory and emergency services. She oversaw the first and ongoing ... to the Board of Directors American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc. in January 2016. Scarlott received a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1985 and a bachelor of science in nursing degree from the University of North ...
2025 Georgia Cancer Action Day Resource Page
... provide you with all of the resources you need to feel prepared and confident going into the event. We are advocating for greater access to health care coverage, including closing the coverage gap, so other patients can survive cancer too. Date: Tuesday, February 4th Time: 8:00 AM to ...
Five Questions with Volunteer DonnaMarie Woodson
... 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 ...
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