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State Legislator Honored for Opening Door to Precision Medicine and Targeted Therapies

... Thursday. This award is the highest honor given by the organization. Garratt was recognized for her leading role in expanding access to biomarker testing in New Mexico. She served as a lead sponsor for HB 73 during the 2023 legislative session.  The policy, signed into law by Gov. Michelle ... for the bill, which became effective on January 1, 2024. “Time is of the essence when you’re diagnosed with cancer,” said Garratt. “Biomarker testing has proven to be the key to unlocking precision or personalized medicine. It's the tool that allows doctors to connect patients ...

Legislation aimed at improving health outcomes for Texans is Headed to the Governor’s Desk

AUSTIN, TX – Today, the Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 989 to increase access to biomarker testing, which can help determine the best treatment plan for each patient. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is ... precision medicine has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes. For example, patients with certain lung cancer types who received biomarker testing and targeted therapy had a 31% reduction in mortality. But to determine if a patient will benefit from certain targeted ...

**MEDIA ADVISORY – RALLY **

... on Tuesday, April 25 to ask legislators to support Senate Bill 1196 / Assembly Bill 1673, which aims to improve New Yorkers’ access to biomarker testing – a tool that opens the door to precision medicine.   WHAT:          ACS CAN New York Cancer Action Day WHO:            Over 160 cancer survivors, caregivers and patient advocates representing ACS CAN to rally around biomarker testing legislation WHERE:       The Well, New York State Legislative Office Building WHEN:          Tuesday, April 25, 11:15 am ...

Maine Lawmakers Should Make a New Year’s Resolution to Prioritize Cancer Related Public Policy

... increasing the tax on cigarettes by $2 per pack with a parallel tax on all other tobacco products and passing legislation expanding access to biomarker testing for Mainers. “With a new year and new legislative session upon us, Mainers – citizens and lawmakers alike – are thinking about how ... kids, healthier air, and healthier communities across our state?” she continued. ACS CAN is also renewing efforts to increase access to biomarker testing - an increasingly important part of cancer care. In the case of a cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing allows doctors to precisely ...

Lawmakers can improve the odds in New Yorkers' battles against cancer

... burden of their diagnosis. The next step in minimizing cancer’s burden should be to ensure that New Yorkers who could benefit have access to biomarker testing--a critical component of precision medicine. The results of these biomarker tests can help match patients with the right treatment at the right time. Recent studies show that biomarker testing can improve outcomes ...

2025 North Carolina Cancer Action Day Resource Page

... and confident going into the event. This year we are supporting cancer patients by asking our lawmakers to support expanding access to biomarker testing in North Carolina. Photo of NC General Assembly Legislative Building Date:   Wednesday, April 16 Time:    8:30 AM to 2:30 PM EST ... Required for all attendees to either attend live or view the recording Presentation/Slides Pre-event Training Recording Video explaining biomarker testing   Handouts in Lawmaker and Volunteer Packets Volunteer Packet NC Biomaker Factsheet Health Equity and Biomarker Testing ...

Cancer Advocates to Convene on Beacon Hill to Urge Lawmakers to Reduce Health Disparities

... Advocates asked lawmakers to support legislation (House Bill 4339/Senate Bill 809) that would ensure insurance coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing. “Biomarker testing is essential to high-quality, personalized care for many conditions and can be a real gamechanger for many patients. ...

House Passed Bill Expected to Revolutionize Treatment for Cancer and Other Diseases for Georgians

... and national public health groups and hospitals are expressing their support for the bill that would enable more Georgians to access appropriate biomarker testing -- a routine step in accessing personalized medicine treatments that has become an increasingly important step in the treatment of cancer due to its impact in improving survivorship and quality of life for patients. Biomarker testing is also important to the treatment of other diseases and conditions.  The below statement is on behalf of the 38 organizations ...

Iowa Cancer Action Day 2024

... an incredible day of action! 2024 Iowa Cancer Action Day Tuesday, February 6, 2024   ACS CAN Iowa 2024 legislative priority:  Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Iowa To learn more about biomarker testing in Iowa, visit our campaign site: www.fightcancer.org/IABiomarkers    Activities List:   Sign Our Petition Invite a Friend to ...

Lawmakers and Community Gather to Honor Lives Touched by Cancer

... state and local level to reduce the burden of cancer. This includes the recent achievement in the PA State Legislature of improving access to biomarker testing. Before the 2024 summer recess, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Act 39 into law. The legislation will go into effect on January 1, 2025 and will require all state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, to cover comprehensive biomarker testing, enabling more Pennsylvanians to access the testing that can open the door to precision medicine. “Cancer has impacted my life ...

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