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Thank You to Our 2023 Lights of Hope Sponsors!

We could not accomplish the critical cancer advocacy work that we do without the generosity of our sponsors.   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.  ...

Cancer Advocates Commend Colorado Lawmakers for Positive First Step in Opening Door to Precision Medicine

... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the Colorado General Assembly for taking a great first step to increasing access to biomarker testing by passing SB24-124. The bill was met with strong bi-partisan support in both the House and Senate. With the legislative process now ... enacted, the policy would help connect more patients diagnosed with cancer or other diseases with the right treatment at the right time through biomarker testing .  The bill would ensure more patients with private insurance will have health insurance coverage for the biomarker testing they ...

The Right Treatment at the Right Time

... are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient, but not all communities are benefitting from the latest advancements in biomarker testing and precision medicine. Video of overcoming_barriers_to_biomarker_testing_to_improve_outcomes_for_cancer_patients Progress in improving cancer outcomes increasingly involves the use of precision ...

Georgia General Assembly Passes Bill That Could Improve Cancer Survivorship by Expanding Access to Biomarker Testing, Necessary First Step in Personalizing Treatment

... 2023 – After a final vote by the Senate, the Georgia General Assembly today passed a bill (HB 85) that is expected to provide more access to biomarker testing, which is testing that can help physicians to identify the most effective treatment for a patient’s disease.   Revolutionizing cancer treatment over the last few decades, biomarker testing can provide access to targeted treatment; tailoring care to a person’s individual disease. Targeted therapies often result in ...

Ensure Hawai'i Cancer Patients Have Access to the Right Treatment at the Right Time

Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the most effective treatments for their cancer - but not all patients who need it are benefiting from this important testing.  Why is ensuring equitable access to biomarker testing important? Targeted therapies based on the results of biomarker testing can lead to improved survivorship and better quality of ...

Advocates Hold Cancer Action Day at Capitol, Urging Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing & Paid Medical Leave, Address Medical Debt

... that seek to promote Pennsylvanians’ ability to prevent, detect and survive cancer. Respectively, the proposals will improve access to biomarker testing (SB 954/HB 1754), establish a paid family and medical leave program (HB 181/SB 580) and reduce the toll of medical debt (HB 78). Volunteers met with lawmakers to discuss the power of biomarker testing to connect patients with the precision medicine treatments that have proven to reduce cancer patients’ risk of death and ...

Legislation Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes for Pennsylvanians Heads to the Governor’s Desk

Earlier today, the Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously passed House Bill 1754, the bipartisan proposal to increase access to biomarker testing. The bill will now go to Governor Shapiro’s desk, providing him the opportunity to ensure coverage of this essential testing for more Pennsylvanians. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the PA Biomarker Testing Coalition are advocating for this significant policy change to ensure more cancer patients and people with other illnesses and ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Oregon Lawmakers to Finish the Job on Flavored Tobacco, Provide Access to Biomarker Testing in Line with Advances

... State Legislature to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products.  ACS CAN also supports legislation to expand access to needed and proven biomarker testing. Biomarker testing can be used to identify the most effective treatment for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses. It can open the door ...

Lawmakers Should Take Critical Step for Cancer Treatment in Tennessee in 2025

... the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges them to prioritize legislation which would allow more Tennesseans to access biomarker testing, an increasingly important part of cancer care. In the case of a cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing allows doctors to precisely target a specific cancer, saving some patients from more generalized treatments like chemo and ...

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Biomarker testing is revolutionizing treatment of cancer and other conditions. Video of giovannas_biomarker_story   Biomarker testing helps connect patients like Giovanna with the right treatment at the right time, unlocking access to targeted therapies and personalized ...

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