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Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Make Cancer Research Funding a Priority

... DC, this week to urge lawmakers to increase funding for critical cancer research and prevention programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal agencies.  A total of more than ... and provide the NIH with $35.2 billion in FY 2011, including $5.8 billion for the NCI and $240 million for the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD) • Support a funding level of $601 million for key CDC cancer prevention and early detection programs, which ... Programs, along with an additional $18.6 million to support the Patient Navigator Program to help low-income cancer patients navigate the health care system and overcome barriers to health care. • Fully fund the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act by providing $30 million in ...

Nationwide Tobacco Control Efforts Mark Great American Smokeout

... tobacco control policies that are proven to help people quit. Just to name a few: In California, an unprecedented coalition of leading voices in health care will gather at the state Capitol to launch a new campaign to save lives and save taxpayer dollars with a new $2-per-pack increase tobacco tax ... products, since Pennsylvania is the only state in the country that does not tax other tobacco products. In Albany, N.Y., students will join health care advocates to tout a "Smoke Free Generation", which can be possible with strong tobacco control laws. ACS CAN staff in New York City ...

Cancer Survivors and Medical Leaders Call on Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Eliminate Barriers to Prostate Cancer Screening

... Society. “Removing cost barriers for high-risk men is a commonsense step that will save lives and reduce the financial burden of late-stage care.” Public health leaders also pointed to the broader public health benefits of the bills. “This legislation is not only about ensuring more Pennsylvanians have access to early detection. It is also about ...

ACS CAN Expert and Volunteer Testify on Problems with "Mini-Med" Plans

... and Transportation today. At the hearing, which focused on limited-benefit or “mini-med” plans, Finan testified that while the Affordable Care Act has made major strides in educating and empowering the consumer, there are still plans available on the market that leave people fighting ... and potentially ruinous out-of-pocket financial expenses to obtain necessary treatment, or curtailing essential treatment, thereby putting their health and possibly their lives in jeopardy,” Finan said. “If we want all Americans to have meaningful access to quality health care, we need to change the insurance market rules, provide subsidies, streamline administrative processes and greatly increase transparency ...

House Spending Bill Fails to Recognize Cancer as a Top National Priority

... 3.7 million medically underserved and uninsured women in its 20-year history.  The bill also slashes the budget at the National Institutes of Health by 5.2 percent. “We are on the verge of making unprecedented progress that could change the way we prevent and treat cancer in this ... the promise of recent discoveries may never become reality.” An additional area of concern is the bill’s reallocation of the new Public Health Fund – a historic investment in elevating the national focus on prevention. The continuing resolution compromises our newfound potential ... negatively impacted by proposed amendments that would eliminate implementation funding for the patient protection provisions of the Affordable Care Act.  If adopted, these amendments could leave cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones vulnerable to limited coverage options that ...

Arizona falling short on cancer-fighting public policies

... despite the fact that indoor tanning before the age of 35 increases  the risk of melanoma by 59 percent. Another area to examine is palliative care services to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families. Palliative care is a coordinated, team-based approach among health care providers that does everything from providing emotional support to coordinating appointments and managing pain. It is proven to improve outcomes for cancer patients and reduce health care costs. ACS CAN model language on palliative care has passed in 13 states including Texas, Indiana and Georgia. This is another policy ...

Dissapointing Delay in Tobacco Tax Case

... the nation, combined with tax collection on reservations could result in more than 182,000 people who will quit smoking.  The positive public health impact of collecting this tax would be enormous, with the added benefit of reduced health care costs for our state." Dissapointing Delay in Tobacco Tax Case ...

Utah Cancer Survivors Needed for Surveys to Shape Public Policy Efforts

... The survey project, which started in 2019, has provided invaluable insight on issues including the cost of prescription drugs, access to health coverage, surprise medical bills and the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on cancer patients’ access to care. "Survivor Views has proven to be an incredible resource for providing policymakers and the press with timely and insightful perspectives on ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever ...

Utah Cancer Survivors Needed for Surveys to Shape Public Policy Efforts

... The survey project, which started in 2019, has provided invaluable insight on issues including the cost of prescription drugs, access to health coverage, surprise medical bills and the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on cancer patients’ access to care. "Survivor Views has proven to be an incredible resource for providing policymakers and the press with timely and insightful perspectives on ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever ...

Legislation Introduced to Increase Californians’ Access to Biomarker Testing, the Key to Precision Medicine

... — Today, State Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) introduced legislation to ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Senate Bill 496 aims to enable more Californians to ... “Biomarker testing can help healthcare providers render the best treatment options for patients, which is increasingly important for cancer care and the treatment of diseases like arthritis, other immune conditions and rare diseases,” said Sen. Limón. “This bill removes barriers to ... legislation. We hope that the amended language will address Governor Newsom’s concerns and that he will take this new opportunity to reduce health disparities by bringing the promise of precision medicine to more Californians.” The percentage of clinical trials that involve biomarkers ...

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