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... to a report released today. Over almost a decade, states have made considerable progress in enacting policies that enhance access to pain care, including the use of pain medications, and minimizing potential treatment barriers. The report, Achieving Balance in State Pain Policy: A ... states changed or adopted new policies to improve access to pain management between 2012 and 2013. The improvement was largely a result of state health care regulatory boards adopting policies to encourage appropriate pain management and state legislatures or regulatory agencies repealing ... PhD, CEO of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Patients, health care providers, and regulators all play a critical role in promoting a balanced approach to pain control policy and treatment. While we 're ...

... Network (ACS CAN) advocates are also caregivers. They support loved ones throughout their cancer journeys, providing both emotional and physical care and serving as a vital source of strength and guidance. Caregivers often act as personal advocates for their loved ones by coordinating their care, going to appointments with them and completing day-to-day tasks so the person with cancer can focus on their health and treatment. Public policies that are proven to impact the cancer burden are also opportunities to ease the strain that caregivers may ... palliative care as an extra layer of support both during and after treatment can improve pain management and symptom control as well as improve health outcomes, increasing the overall quality of life for both the patient and their caregiver. The PCHETA legislation will improve communication ...

... Cancer, we are committed to leveraging our knowledge, power and resources to save lives and win the fight against cancer. Having access to health insurance coverage is critical in the fight against cancer. On August 4 th Missouri voters will have an opportunity to increase access to care by voting yes on Amendment 2, a ballot initiative that will help improve the health and well-being of more than 230,000 individuals and families in our state. Voting yes on Amendment 2 will provide countless individuals ...

... business, education, government and research communities who are united in the fight to end cancer. Utah Cancer Summit | Disparities, Access to Care, and Public Policy Cancer remains a critical public health problem with nearly 1.7 million Americans expected to hear the words “you have cancer” in 2018.  Approximately 610,000 will die from ... part to a failure to get adequate care to those who need it, whether that be prevention, screening, or treatment. In order to truly address health care disparities, we must recognize that poverty, not having access to healthy foods, lack of access to health care and more are all ...