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Local Cancer Survivor Traveled to Nation’s Capital to Urge Congress to Make Cancer a Top Priority

... cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones from all 50 states and almost every congressional district united in Washington, D.C., as part of the annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Leadership Summit and Lobby Day (LSLD). ACS CAN volunteers, who will be some of the first people back in the Capitol to meet with lawmakers since the pandemic, urged Congress to take specific steps to make cancer a national ...

2019 Utah Legislative Session Summary

An estimated 11,620 Utahns will be diagnosed with cancer in 2019 and an estimated 3,310 will die from the disease. ACS CAN staff and volunteers spent the 2019 legislative session educating elected officials about cancer’s toll on public health and ... Issues Tobacco Age Amendments (HB 324) ACS CAN Position: oppose After numerous failed attempts, Utah became the eighth state to raise the age of sale for tobacco products to 21 with the passage of HB 324. Unfortunately, ACS CAN was not able to support this legislation. The bill that ... would have required the state health department to request approval for importing certain prescription drug from Canada.  The stated goal was cost reduction.  This bill passed the House and failed in a Senate committee. Medical Treatment Authorization Amendments (SB 264) This bill ...

PA House Insurance Committee Votes to Remove Barriers to Biomarker Testing

Today, the House Insurance Committee voted to improve Pennsylvanians’ access to biomarker testing, advancing House Bill 1754 out of committee unanimously. Championed by Representatives Kyle Mullins and Minority Leader Bryan Cutler, the proposal would ensure biomarker testing ... Senate. The following is a statement from Donna Greco, Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Pennsylvania: "Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend and improve lives by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s individual condition. Over the past few months, we have heard countless stories of the difficulties and inconsistencies patients face in attempting to access this important testing. It’s time for that to change. "This ...

SCOTUS Upholds Financial Assistance Provided Under the Affordable Care Act

... will continue to get the financial assistance they need to afford quality health coverage. The CourtŠ—'s decision also ensures that millions of people with serious health conditions will continue to have access to essential treatment and care, and millions of others at risk for disease ... This is in large part due to provisions in the ACA that provide patients with lifesaving prevention and early detection services at little or no cost, prohibit patients from being denied health coverage because they have a pre-existing condition such as cancer and enable children to stay on their parentsŠ—' health plan until age 26, to name a few. Now that the Supreme Court has issued its decision, the Society and ACS CAN will continue to educate cancer patients and survivors nationwide about how major provisions of the law could help them. ACS CAN will continue ...

Guest Post: Delaware Takes Action to Protect Youth from Skin Cancer

By Delaware Governor Jack Markell I recently had the privilege of visiting the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network office in New Castle to sign legislation that will greatly reduce the risk of skin cancer in Delaware by prohibiting minors from using tanning devices. Senate Bill 94 , which takes effect on January 1, also requires ... the Delaware Cancer Consortium. The vast majority of skin cancers are caused by unprotected exposure to excessive ultraviolet radiation, so we can greatly reduce the risk and save other families the heartbreak experienced by Sherrill Rigney by preventing exposure. We must all work together ...

House Passes Historic Health Care Legislation With Provisions That Would Help to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality

WASHINGTON -- March 21, 2010 -- In an historic vote, the U.S. House of Representatives tonight approved health care reform legislation that includes several provisions that would help to reduce suffering and death from cancer in this country. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, analyzed the legislation through the eyes of cancer patients, survivors and their families. In a letter sent to ...

2020 Indiana Legislative Session Wrap Up

... we are excited to share some significant wins with you! Below are the legilsative priorities we fought for this past session and the result of all your actions!   Tobacco Prevention Tobacco addiction remains Indiana’s leading public health threat, killing more than 11,000 Hoosiers ... Bill 1080 that requires most health plans regulated by the state to begin covering preventative colorectal cancer screenings at age 45, instead of age 50, in accordance with recently updated American Cancer Society Guidelines.   Cancer Research Indiana is home to three cancer research ... care and medications is an important step in reducing the cancer burden. Improved access to palliative care:  Building on efforts led by ACS CAN in previous years, the legislature approved House Bill 1199 which defines palliative care in code and expands access to palliative care by ...

UPDATE: National Pain Care Legislation Clears Key Hurdle

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- September 17, 2008 -- Millions of Americans who suffer from pain could soon find relief thanks to legislation that passed another hurdle in the U.S. House of Representatives today. The National Pain Care Policy Act of 2008, which would improve pain care research, education, training and access, passed ... of cancer pain is worse than fear of death itself," said Daniel E. Smith, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). "The good news is that nearly all cancer pain can be relieved if treated adequately. This legislation will address significant pain ...

Major Victories in Tobacco Control Take Effect This Week

... this week, several major smoke-free laws and cigarette tax increases take effect that will save lives, protect families and improve the health of communities across the country. These strong public health measures will help to reduce overall tobacco use and incidence rates of tobacco-related cancers. On July 1, cigarette taxes will increase in New York, New Mexico, Utah, South Carolina and Hawaii – bringing the ... of tobacco use on communities,” said John R. Seffrin, PhD, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. “Only by tackling tobacco use through a comprehensive approach can we effectively ...

Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

... Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides lifesaving cancer screenings for medically underserved women between the ages of 50 and 64 whose incomes are below 200% of the federal poverty level. Women diagnosed with cancer through the program are eligible for a special Medicaid program that covers the costs of ... proposed Senate budget only contains $300,00 for the program, while the House has included the full $1.8 million in non-recurring funds   ACS CAN is asking that the Senate move to the House position of   $1.8 million   Even with the additional state funding, the program is only able to ...

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