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New Poll Reveals Americans Are Foregoing Lifesaving Treatment and Cancer Screenings Due to Economic Downturn

Nationwide health care reform that benefits cancer patients would work for all Americans. ACS CAN released a national bipartisan poll this week on the impact of the ... all of the treatment and care needed if they were suddenly diagnosed with cancer. The poll data also revealed that the public's fear of losing health insurance is growing. One in five Americans with health insurance feel it is likely they or someone in their household will lose coverage ...

Governor Signs Legislation that will Reduce the Burden of Cancer

... state. The state program would allow more individuals to take time off work to attend to their own or a loved one’s medical appointments and health care without losing their job or income. “Regular check-ups, preventive care and important cancer screenings often require time off from work. The flexibility to balance health care and employment is essential which is why ACS CAN thanks the legislature and Governor for passing this important legislation and calls ...

How Much Does Cancer Cost? New Report Examines Expected Patient Costs for Common Cancer Diagnoses

... U.S. cancer patients paid nearly $4 billion in out-of-pocket costs in 2014 and the disease cost the country $87.8 billion in cancer-related health care spending. The report examines costs for three of the most common cancers—breast, lung and colorectal; under three types of ... If we are going to continue reducing cancer-related death and suffering, we must ensure that these patients and survivors have access to quality health insurance that meets their needs and is affordable to buy and to use,” said Hansen. Key report findings include: A lower-premium insurance ...

September 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... cancer and she came to the event because she wanted to ask the candidates if they would protect people with preexisting conditions who need health insurance. Devin, who will turn 18 before November and will be voting in her first election, left the event with a Cancer Votes palm card ... cancer research , prevention and early detection programs. Participants also educated lawmakers about two new bills aimed at making palliative care more widely available. As a result, nearly 30 lawmakers agreed to cosponsor the bills.   Coaches vs. Cancer Rally ACS CAN further amplified ... survivors and in memory of loved ones lost to the disease.    AFFORDABLE CARE ACT   Summary of Benefits and Coverage Beginning this week, all health insurers and group health plans are required to provide applicants and interested parties with an easy-to-understand summary of a plan's ...

September 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... cancer and she came to the event because she wanted to ask the candidates if they would protect people with preexisting conditions who need health insurance. Devin, who will turn 18 before November and will be voting in her first election, left the event with a Cancer Votes palm card ... cancer research , prevention and early detection programs. Participants also educated lawmakers about two new bills aimed at making palliative care more widely available. As a result, nearly 30 lawmakers agreed to cosponsor the bills.   Coaches vs. Cancer Rally ACS CAN further amplified ... survivors and in memory of loved ones lost to the disease.    AFFORDABLE CARE ACT   Summary of Benefits and Coverage Beginning this week, all health insurers and group health plans are required to provide applicants and interested parties with an easy-to-understand summary of a plan's ...

September 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... cancer and she came to the event because she wanted to ask the candidates if they would protect people with preexisting conditions who need health insurance. Devin, who will turn 18 before November and will be voting in her first election, left the event with a Cancer Votes palm card ... cancer research , prevention and early detection programs. Participants also educated lawmakers about two new bills aimed at making palliative care more widely available. As a result, nearly 30 lawmakers agreed to cosponsor the bills.   Coaches vs. Cancer Rally ACS CAN further amplified ... survivors and in memory of loved ones lost to the disease.    AFFORDABLE CARE ACT   Summary of Benefits and Coverage Beginning this week, all health insurers and group health plans are required to provide applicants and interested parties with an easy-to-understand summary of a plan's ...

September 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... cancer and she came to the event because she wanted to ask the candidates if they would protect people with preexisting conditions who need health insurance. Devin, who will turn 18 before November and will be voting in her first election, left the event with a Cancer Votes palm card ... cancer research , prevention and early detection programs. Participants also educated lawmakers about two new bills aimed at making palliative care more widely available. As a result, nearly 30 lawmakers agreed to cosponsor the bills.   Coaches vs. Cancer Rally ACS CAN further amplified ... survivors and in memory of loved ones lost to the disease.    AFFORDABLE CARE ACT   Summary of Benefits and Coverage Beginning this week, all health insurers and group health plans are required to provide applicants and interested parties with an easy-to-understand summary of a plan's ...

September 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... cancer and she came to the event because she wanted to ask the candidates if they would protect people with preexisting conditions who need health insurance. Devin, who will turn 18 before November and will be voting in her first election, left the event with a Cancer Votes palm card ... cancer research , prevention and early detection programs. Participants also educated lawmakers about two new bills aimed at making palliative care more widely available. As a result, nearly 30 lawmakers agreed to cosponsor the bills.   Coaches vs. Cancer Rally ACS CAN further amplified ... survivors and in memory of loved ones lost to the disease.    AFFORDABLE CARE ACT   Summary of Benefits and Coverage Beginning this week, all health insurers and group health plans are required to provide applicants and interested parties with an easy-to-understand summary of a plan's ...

Ruling a Victory for Cancer Patients

... Affected by Cancer Trenton, NJ – June 28, 2012 – The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical to ensuring that people with cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases can access quality, affordable health care. “The ruling is a victory for people with cancer and their families nationwide, who for decades have been denied health coverage, charged far more than they can afford for lifesaving care and forced to spend their life savings on necessary treatment, simply ...

September 2010 Monthly Advocacy Update

... for volunteer advocacy, bestowed on volunteers who consistently demonstrate excellence and service in advocacy and public policy. ACCESS TO CARE – AFFORDABLE CARE ACT For more information, please visit   http://fightcancer.org/healthcare . Understanding the Affordable Care Act ACS ... families. Feel free to share this with fellow volunteers and others. ACS CAN is also working with the Society’s Corporate Communications and Health Promotions Departments at the National Home Office on a consumer-friendly booklet describing Affordable Care Act provisions through the "cancer lens." Another great tool is a short animated movie the Kaiser Family Foundation posted on its   health reform website featuring "You Toons." The movie addresses a number of complex provisions in the Affordable Care Act in a way that is easy to ...

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