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Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN and partners 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, disease or abnormal function that can be measured in blood, tissue or bodily fluid.  Biomarker testing is the analysis of a patient’s tissue, blood or other biospecimen for the presence of a biomarker.   Political action is needed to ensure more Vermont ...

Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure more Maine 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, disease or abnormal function that can be measured in blood, tissue or bodily fluid.  Biomarker testing is the analysis of a patient’s tissue, blood or other biospecimen for the presence of a biomarker.   Political action is needed to ensure more Maine ...

Too many South Dakotans go without health care as families struggle to afford medical bills while the cost of food and housing rise. This short documentary explores how Medicaid would be a lifeline for residents caught in the health coverage gap. Since ... was a big step forward for South Dakota but it is important that we continue the work to protect the win and ensure that every South Dakotan can keep their affordable, quality health insurance. Watch the full film  Video of hope_in_the_heartland_closing_the_health_care_gap   Meet the ...

... Researcher and Idaho ACT! Lead   Tell your fellow volunteers a little about yourself. I grew up in Caldwell, Idaho, a little town outside of Boise. I took my first biology class in high school and loved it.  I decided then and there that’s what I wanted to do.  I’m now 24 ... we’re testing in mice that prevent metastasis. If they’re proven effective, the next step would be clinical trials in humans. I do a lot of lab work and conduct experiments that test the drugs. I’m testing the drugs on breast cancer cells and also testing the inflammatory proteins ... in reducing federal funding for cancer research or even just allowing for level funding rather than an increase each year? Without funding, we can’t continue with research. And research costs still go up every year.  More people are getting into research, so you have more researchers ...