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... Senate today aims to improve access to new and innovative cancer screenings among Medicare beneficiaries in order to increase early detection of more cancers for more Americans. The Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act would establish a Medicare benefit category ... determine coverage for blood-based tests and future multi-cancer testing innovations. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “Detecting cancer early can be the difference between life and death. When cancer is caught early, it is often easier and less costly to ...

... after a few years, the drug was no longer available as a generic and her insurance company didn't cover the brand-name version. "It was going to cost hundreds of dollars per month for me to pay for the medicine. I couldn't afford it," Sandra said.    After knowing that a medication that cured her migraines existed, Sandra had to go back to suffering through them. She's developed coping mechanisms to lessen the pain as much as she can, but they can still be debilitating. Sandra wishes her insurance company would have covered the medication that made it possible for her to ...

... Legislative Session Summary Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold 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 Kentucky Residents impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2024 the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) worked with the Kentucky General Assembly on efforts to extend lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs. We also sought policies to ... for screenings, tests, and procedures for cancer detection before a diagnosis. Breast Cancer: ACS CAN promoted legislation that prohibits cost-sharing requirements for any covered diagnostic breast exam or supplemental breast exam. This patient-focused bill was passed by the ...

Today, Colorado advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) delivered over 200 postcards signed by constituents to Rep. Gabe Evans’ district office in Northglenn, urging him to protect Medicaid by opposing any cuts to the program. The postcards highlighted how looming cuts to Medicaid would harm millions of Coloradans, including working families, cancer patients and survivors, pregnant women, people with disabilities, seniors, veterans and children. ... are considering a bill that includes deep cuts to Medicaid. Such devastating cuts would put essential health services at risk for millions of people nationwide and for the more than 1.2 million children and adults in Colorado who rely on Medicaid for lifesaving health care -- including ...