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Biomarker testing is an important step to accessing precision medicine, including targeted therapies that can lead to improved survivorship and better quality of life for cancer patients. However, not all communities are benefitting from the latest advancements in biomarker testing and precision medicine. ... that prevent patients from benefiting from biomarker testing and precision medicine, and working to ensure all patients benefit, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or zip code.   ACS CAN conducted a survey of 315 oncology providers ...

Early detection of breast and cervical cancer through screening can improve survival and reduce mortality by finding cancer at an early stage when treatment is more effective and less expensive. However, ... has shown there are many barriers to cancer screening for people with limited income, including access to providers and facilities, costs of screening and care, lack of knowledge and understanding about the role of screening, as well as barriers like time off work and access to ...

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities (section 1557) proposed rule. ACS CAN is ... to get screened for cancer and thus are more likely to have their cancer diagnosed at an advanced stage when survival is less likely and the cost of care more expensive. [1] This not only impacts the more than 1.9 million Americans who will be diagnosed with cancer this year, but also the ...

Background Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women with 127,070 deaths expected in the U.S. in 2023. An estimated 238,340 new cases of lung cancer will be ... to be treated successfully. Research has shown that access to yearly low-dose CT (LDCT) scans to screen people at higher risk of lung cancer can save lives. Yet despite recommendations for lung cancer screening since 2013 from both the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Preventive ... (D‑NY-26) and Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL-14) the “Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act:” Provides coverage without cost-sharing for lung cancer screening as recommended by USPSTF to the traditional Medicaid population. Provides coverage for tobacco cessation as ...