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Arlington Resident Urges Congress to Fully Fund Bipartisan STAR Act, Ensure Childhood Cancer Research Remains a National Priority

... life of childhood cancer patients, survivors and their families.  They also called on lawmakers to cosponsor the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act, which reduces regulatory burdens to allow children with complex medical needs greater access to out-of-state providers who can best meet their needs. Additionally, they urged Congress to continue to make strong investments in the National Institutes for Health and the National Cancer Institute to help advance discoveries in the fight against childhood cancer. Bartrum was diagnosed with Wilms tumor, ... a career in radiation oncology. “Getting to connect with lawmakers to share my story as a survivor and lend my perspective as an aspiring health care professional has been immensely rewarding. The work we do as advocates has an impact. I am eager to continue to help facilitate ...

Bill Would Increase Access to Colon Cancer Screenings and Treatments for the Medically Underserved

... to lifesaving colon cancer screening and treatment for the most vulnerable populations. The legislation builds on efforts to improve access to health care nationwide and to refocus the health care system on preventing disease. The Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act of 2011 (S. 494/ H.R. 912), ...

Ambassadors traveled to DC to Urge Lamakers to Make Cancer a National Priority

... our Maryland Ambassadors asked their Members of Congress to: Restore and sustain funding for cancer research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and prevention program and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Earlier this year, across-the-board cuts known as ... to the CDC. Co-sponsor legislation to improve the quality of life for cancer patients by providing patients with better access to palliative care services and coordinated care.  Palliative care is a proven cost-effective way of improving the quality of patient care by focusing on relief from pain, stress and other ...

600 Advocates Meet with Lawmakers at Annual ACS CAN Lobby Day

... treatment. Volunteers asked their representatives to restore this critical funding. Improve patientsŠ—È quality of life through palliative care . Palliative care, an extra layer of support for patients with serious chronic diseases, ensures that health care providers are treating the disease while also ensuring the best possible quality of life for the patient. Advocates asked their ...

Federal and State Candidates Asked to Declare Positions on Cancer Issues

... to state their positions on the critical importance of increased federal funding for cancer research, strong implementation of the Affordable Care Act and enactment of comprehensive tobacco control policies. “We cannot defeat cancer in this country with research alone – elected ... executive officer of ACS CAN. “Lawmakers make critical decisions about funding groundbreaking medical research, expanding access to quality health care and enacting strong policies that discourage people from taking up the deadly habit of smoking. We hope all candidates will go on the ... of the recently enacted Affordable Care Act so that cancer patients, survivors and their families have full access to quality, affordable health care coverage. The new law, while not perfect, will meaningfully improve access to health care for millions of Americans who have or may ...

New Jersey Gets Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.” How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increased access to care through Medicaid, funding for cancer screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... to access their prescribed pain treatments because of policies aimed at combatting the opioid epidemic. While opioid abuse is a critical public health crisis that must be addressed, New Jersey lawmakers should fix the policies that are keeping people with serious and chronic conditions from ...

ACS CAN Legislative Night in Annapolis

... and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Meetings took place with legislators from key committees. Priority Legislation: 1) The Palliative Care bill- HB 581: the ACS CAN and Maryland Hospital Association amendments to create pilot programs in hospitals with 50 or more beds, establish a web-based palliative care information system and a Palliative Care Advisory Council.   Hearing- February 19. 2)  Tobacco Tax legislation-SB 700/ HB 683: a $1.00 tax ... the Centers for Disease Control Program recommended level of $63.3 Million.  House hearing- February 19. Senate Hearing- March 13. 3) Student Health and Fitness Act- HB 855: requiring 150 minutes per week of physical education in all Maryland elementary schools. Hearing -March 13. 4) ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Arizona Lawmakers to Support Continuation of State Medicaid Program

... Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers rallied at the Arizona Capitol to urge lawmakers to support the reauthorization of the Arizona Health Cancer Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid program. Currently, more than 2 million Arizonans benefit from the health care coverage and services provided by the program, including necessary cancer screenings at recommended guidelines. Studies show access to quality ...

Debra R. Nevels, MSHCM

... from lung cancer. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she gained her Bachelors in African American History and a Master’s in health care management.  Debra currently works with the Medical College of Wisconsin as the Program Manager for Community Outreach and Engagement for the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center. Prior to coming to MCW, Debra worked as Manager for Health Systems – Hospitals Wisconsin for the American Cancer Society (7 years). She is also currently Adjunct Faculty at Concordia University in ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Ohio

... and partners are working together to make sure more Ohioans can benefit from this important testing.   What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of a normal biological process, ... are less likely to receive biomarker testing. Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health disparities. Without action to expand coverage and access to biomarker testing, advances in precision medicine could increase existing disparities in health outcomes by race, ethnicity, income, and geography. Insurance coverage for biomarker testing is failing to keep pace with innovations and ...

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