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2024 West Virginia Cancer Action Day Webpage

... shop for all the necessary resources to prepare for your participation in successful lawmaker conversations on February 12th. We know that part of the magic that goes into an impactful Cancer Action Day is preparation, coordination, and resources - coupled with our pre-event ... Recording  24_wv_volunteer_training_presentation_.pdf  Biomarker Fact Sheets Mentioned in the Pre-Training: biomarker_testing_costs_and_cost_savings.pdf acs_can_biomarker_testing_patient_profiles_final_0.pdf health_equity_in_biomarker_testing_and_targeted_therapy_.pdf biomarker_testing_faq_.pdf ...

2023 Kentucky Cancer Action Day Webpage

... locate all the necessary resources to prepare for your participation in successful lawmaker conversations on February 16th. We know that part of the magic that goes into an impactful Cancer Action Day is preparation, coordination, and resources - coupled with our pre-event ... Training Recording 23_ky_volunteer_training_presentation_final.pdf Fact sheets Mentioned in the Pre-Training: biomarker_testing_costs_and_cost_savings.pdf acs_can_biomarker_testing_patient_profiles_final_0.pdf health_equity_in_biomarker_testing_and_targeted_therapy_.pdf biomarker_testing_faq_.pdf ...

Survivor Views Survey Informed Consent Statement

Purpose of this study: You have been invited to join the Survivor Views research study. If you join, you will receive a set of surveys.  These surveys will help us better understand your thoughts and experiences as a cancer survivor. The surveys may ask questions about access to care, cost of treatment, different types of cancer treatments, pain management, and healthy living.  Process: Today’s survey should take less than 10 ... detect, and treat cancer, and to improve the lives of cancer survivors.  Compensation: There is no compensation for taking this survey.  ACS CAN may provide items of small value to thank you for your time, such as gift cards or notebooks.  Use of study findings: The survey results may ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Massachusetts

Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time- and ACS CAN is committed to making sure every Massachusetts patient can benefit from this transformational tool.   Across the country, more than 20 ... have passed bipartisan legislation to enhance access to biomarker testing. Massachusetts should pass H.4339 and S.809 to guarantee coverage of evidence-based biomarker testing, so that every patient has a fair shot at the most effective, personalized care. Video of jung_as_biomarker_story   What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a ...

William J. Mayer, MD, MPH

William J. Mayer, MD, MPH, is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federation Care Network, a clinically integrated network of six health systems, 17 acute care hospitals and 3,500 physicians, dedicated to improving the health of Michigan at a sustainable cost. He has over 25 years of leadership experience in health care and health-related organizations. His professional roles have included program ... Lakeshore Division's Board of Directors. In November 2011, Dr. Mayer was elected to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's (ACS CAN) Board of Directors. In addition, Dr. Mayer has served as a Board member for the ACS Lakeshore and Great Lakes Divisions, a member of the ...

National Forum: Addressing Barriers to Cancer Screening and Detection

ACS CAN held its 14th annual public policy conference on May 14th, 2025, providing a forum for leaders in industry, government, patient advocacy, and ... and the public policy solutions that are necessary to break down coverage and payment barriers to improve access and affordability.  Video of 2025_acs_can_national_forum_on_the_future_of_health_care   Welcome & Keynote Introduction • Lisa A. Lacasse, MBA, President, ACS CAN • ... to coverage of cancer screenings and early detection modalities and interventions. Panelists discussed the importance of identifying payment and cost barriers and eliminating roadblocks to improve patient access and encourage more investment in new screening and early detection modalities ...

2025 Florida Legislative Session Summary

Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Floridians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2025, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) worked with the Florida Legislature in support of the following priorities:     Cancer Prevention and Early Detection • Breast and ... and Diagnostic Breast Exams : ACS CAN supported SB 158, which prohibits the state group insurance program health plans from imposing cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic breast and supplemental breast exams. SB 158 was signed into law by the Governor on May 21, 2025, and will ...

2019 West Virginia Legislative Priorities

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society.  ACS CAN supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to ... for tobacco cessation, including all seven Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications and all three forms of counseling without cost-sharing or prior authorization . Invest in Critical Cancer Programs Maintain funding for the West Virginia Cancer Registry. Maintain funding ...

New York Biomarker Testing Campaign

... Precision medicine is changing the way we treat cancer. Biomarker testing is the key to unlocking access to these personalized treatments. ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure more New Yorkers have access to the right medicine at the right time. Ask Governor Hochul to ... The Biomarker Campaign Precision medicine is changing the way we treat cancer and biomarker testing is the key to opening the door to the types of personalized cancer treatments that can improve survival rates and quality of life.  A1673/S1196  would improve access to biomarker testing in New York State.  What is biomarker testing? Biomarker testing helps get the ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Delaware

Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time.  ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure 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, disease or abnormal function that can be measured in blood, tissue or bodily fluid.  Biomarker testing  is the ...

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