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Statement by Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding the NYS Senate’s failure to pass health benefit exchange legislation . "The American Cancer Society urges New York lawmakers curb their interest in re-debating federal law and instead focus on what uninsured New Yorkers need most, access to health insurance. Every year, as many as 10,000 New Yorkers face a diagnosis of cancer without health insurance.  One-third of cancer survivors ... benefit exchanges established under federal law offer the best hope of making available to all insurance coverage for the lifesaving medical care they need." Facts: According to the American Cancer Society, 10 percent of those with cancer battle   the disease without health insurance. ...

... Taylor, and courageous advocate for access to meaningful healthcare for cancer patients and survivors. This afternoon, Amy joined Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to discuss the ACAŠ—'s critical patient protections and the importance of obtaining coverage by the ... call represents just the latest effort by the Wilhite family to raise awareness about the importance of dependable and comprehensive access to care for cancer patients and survivors. The Wilhites shared TaylorŠ—'s story in the report, Spending to Survive: Cancer Patients Confront Holes in the Health Care System, jointly released in 2009 by the American Cancer Society and Kaiser Family Foundation. Amy and Taylor also joined others ...

... Government Reform today. “Researchers are making notable progress in every area of prostate cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and care,” Brawley said during his testimony. “Our continued success in conquering prostate cancer is directly tied to our sustained commitment to ... cancer before deciding whether to be tested. The guidelines recommend that men at average risk should receive this information from their health care provider beginning at age 50, and that men at higher risk, including African American men, receive this information earlier. The new ... more effective prevention, diagnostic, and treatment tools to fight the disease • addressing disparities in prostate cancer incidence and health outcomes • improving access to quality care by passing meaningful health care reform that improves access to insurance coverage and lowers ...

... South Carolina decided to close the coverage gap today, over 345,000 individuals would be able to enroll in Medicaid and have a real option for health care. Families would be healthier, small businesses employing these low-wage individuals would have more productive workers, and the state and counties would save significant dollars from reduced uncompensated care and reduced spending on other programs that serve people without health insurance. Join us and the Cover SC coalition to explore the impact of Medicaid expansion on South Carolina. 0 ...