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Montana Cancer Votes

... program educating the public and candidates about the actions lawmakers should take to make fighting cancer a national priority. As part of our 2024 Cancer Votes initiative, we asked both U.S. Senate candidates to respond to these important questions. The candidates' responses were aired on Voices of Montana, October 9-11, 2024. Listen to the full podcast here. Question 1: Increasing federal funding for medical research and prevention is ... Download Audio File Question 2: People in rural areas – like those in Montana – are often diagnosed with cancer at later stages, when cancer can be more costly to treat and when they can have worse survivorship outcomes. They face unique challenges to cancer care, including workforce ...

NJ Step Therapy Tweet to Action Page

... your Tweet - Updated 6/4/21 @NJSenatePres @NelliePou must not fail NJ patients and bring S3051 to a vote. This legislation balances the needs of patients and the need to contain costs. It is a common-sense proposal that must be considered this week. #ReformStepNJ NJ patients need the right medicine at the right time. @NJSenatePres and @NelliePou must do the right thing and bring S3051 to a vote.  #ReformStepNJ The story of Liz Parlett Butcher and her son Shane is exactly why @NJSenatePres and @NelliePou must #ReformStepNJ and bring S3051 to a vote. ... COVID-19 has made life harder for many New Jerseyans.  They don't need their insurance carrier to make them jump through hoops before they can get the care their doctor prescribes. @NJSenatePres and @NelliePou must support S3051 and #ReformStepNJ. The practice of step therapy has grown ...

New Report: Failure by Southeastern State Legislators on Tobacco Policies Leads to Higher Tobacco Use, Greater Cancer Burden

... policies to reduce and prevent tobacco use, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The result of this inaction has led to some of the highest tobacco use rates in the country and contributed to cancer death rates that are significantly above the national average. The ...

2021 Georgia Policy Forum

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 ... in government, research, and academia to discuss emerging equity and health care policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of Americans.   Discussion Points Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible which requires ... ACS CAN advocate for that ensure access to quality, affordable and comprehensive health insurance including efforts to curb the availability of inadequate health plans and protect and enhance Medicaid eligibility? 2021 Georgia Policy Forum ...

Faye: Sinking Springs, PA

As a stage III melanoma cancer survivor, Faye has experienced the dangers of delays in access to tests and treatment firsthand. After she was diagnosed in 2012, Faye’s health insurer repeatedly denied the scans her ... are already fighting for our lives. We cannot afford to wait on insurers to approve tests or treatments ordered by doctors—as those delays can cost us precious, lifesaving time.”   Read More Stories About Barriers to Care     Faye: Sinking Springs, PA ...

Michigan Grasstops Home

... and welcome to the team! ~Phil Moilanen, Michigan Grasstop Lead   Resources: CANdid Connection This is the monthly podcast from our ACS CAN Staff. They provide great information on the issues happening here in Michigan and beyond, check it out! CANdid Connection Podcast ACS CAN ... to discuss with policy leaders and advocates alike the issues facing cancer patients in Michigan. This year's forum will be on the  Costs of Cancer . For more information or to register for the event please click the links below: Information Registration Membership Information Below ... Individual Membership Information Policy Agendas Below are the policy agendas for Michigan and on the Federal Level. Michigan Federal Calendar of Activities Michigan Grasstops Home ...

DonnaMarie Woodson, North Carolina

I’m a wife, mother of 2: and a 6-year Colon and Breast Cancer Survivor.  My cancer journey began in July 2015. After delaying my Mammogram screening and Colonoscopy ... Cancer; the two were unrelated. I’d been healthy, so I thought I could roll the dice and go without my regular screenings because of the cost. Boy, I was wrong. The Affordable Care Act saved my life. While in treatment, I vowed to advocate for other cancer patients and their ... the Editor opposing the repeal of the Affordable Care Act in the Charlotte Observer. A few months later, fate, in a call from Ray Riordan (ACS CAN Grassroots Manager 2017), set me off on the road of Advocacy as an American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Ambassador Constituent Team ...

Texas Cancer Action Week 2023

It's happening. Texas cancer advocates will be descending upon our state capitol for an incredible day of action Tuesday, February 21st. Help amplify their voices by taking action at home for our Virtual Cancer Action Week February 20-28 2023 Texas Cancer Action Day Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 ACS CAN Texas 2023 legislative priorities:  Securing $600 million in appropriations to support the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. ... Support policies that encourage more copay only plans, place limits on out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, and ensure that all cost-sharing payments are counted.     Activities List:   Review our priorities CPRIT One-Pager BCCS One-Pager Tobacco Control One-Pager ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts 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, disease or abnormal function that can be measured in blood, tissue or bodily fluid.  Biomarker testing  is the ...

About the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

Breast Cancer in the United States Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer death in women. In 2018, an estimated 266,120 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and approximately 40,920 women are ... women at risk. Nearly all cervical cancers are preventable. Regular screening – using the Pap and human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA tests – can detect precancerous lesions early when survival rates are the highest. Increased utilization of the Pap and HPV DNA test has resulted in a ... cancer screenings for women by requiring private insurers, Medicare, and Medicaid expansion programs to cover routine preventive services at no cost to the patient. However, millions of underinsured and uninsured women across the country still do not have access to these lifesaving ...

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