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Advocates Call on Lawmakers to Increase Tobacco Prevention Efforts and Increase Access to Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Services

... to heavily market its deadly products in our state, Louisiana must invest in comprehensive prevention efforts to save lives and reduce health care costs. “In addition, ACS CAN urges lawmakers to maintain $700,000 in funding for the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection ... to protect $500,000 in state funding for the Louisiana Tumor Registry and preserve the ability of local governments to pass stronger public health policies that meet the needs of their communities. “Over 29,000 Louisianians will hear the words, “you have cancer” this year. Gov. ...

Over Two Dozen Patient Groups and Partners Call for a National Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Washington, D.C. —More than two dozen patient groups and health care partners are joining forces to call for a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program, including caregiving leave. The groups, which ... regardless of employer size, including part-time, contingent, and self-employed workers. “If you or a loved one is dealing with a serious health condition, like cancer, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, or mental health issues, having access to paid time off is absolutely critical,” said ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds Legislature for Investment in Medicaid Expansion, Opposes Some Provisions

... North Carolinians as soon as possible. “We’re thrilled to see the legislature take the final step to provide lifesaving coverage and care for 600,000 North Carolinians by funding the program and ensuring it stands to benefit future generations,” said Lisa Lacasse, President of ... for the state’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program. Unfortunately, the budget also includes concerning elements that endanger the health and lives of North Carolinians, including lowering taxes on some tobacco products and keeping prices low on others. Low tobacco prices are ... to prevent and treat cancer,” Lacasse said. The budget also contains provisions that restrict the freedom of local leaders to protect the health of their residents by prohibiting local laws that establish vaccine requirements and provide paid leave to employees, both of which help ...

100 organizations call for state legislature to preserve Medicaid patient access to biomarker testing

... Biomarker Collaborative Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester Cactus Cancer Society Cancer Support Community Cancer Support Team Cancer Care Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY) Cheeky Charity Coalition for 21 st Century Medicine (C21) Coalition of Hematology ... Liver Institute GO2 for Lung Cancer Head and Neck Cancer Alliance HEAL Collaborative Honor the Gift HPV Cancers Alliance Hudson Headwaters Health Network ICAN, International Cancer Advocacy Network Infusion Access Foundation Infusion Access Foundation (IAF) KRAS Kickers Lung Cancer ... Association, Inc. M-CM Network Medical Society of the State of New York Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center MET Crusaders Metro New York Health Care for All Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center Mosaic Health Multiple Sclerosis of Central New York NAACP NYS Conference ...

FDA Proposed Rule Aims to Improve Mammography Quality and Empower Informed Decision Making ​​​​​​​

... and Drug Administration (FDA) today would modernize mammography quality standards and address breast density reporting to patients and their health care providers. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): “We are pleased to see the agency issue a proposal that will empower women to make more informed decisions about their health. The proposal issued today related to breast density, which ACS CAN has continually advocated for, will help ensure women get the most ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Make Cancer Research Funding a Priority in 2011

... DC, this week to urge lawmakers to support 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 nearly 100 ... and their staff.    Advocates will be encouraging lawmakers to support funding for: • The NIH, NCI, and National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Ongoing cancer research is on the verge of making great progress in the prevention, detection, and treatment of ... life-saving screening programs and outreach programs.  • The Federal Patient Navigator Program to help cancer patients navigate the health care system and overcome barriers to access cancer care. • Efforts at the Food and Drug Administration to further integrate cutting-edge science ...

ACS CAN Publishes Op-ed on "Dangers in the food deserts"

... PM (UPDATED FEB 26, 2019) In his annual State of the City address earlier this month, Mayor Bill de Blasio laid out a plan to provide affordable health care to all New Yorkers. “Health care is a human right, not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it,” said the Mayor. While we could not agree more with the ...

2023 Kentucky Legislative Priorities

... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Kentuckians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Kentucky General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, ensure adequate appropriations funding for lifesaving cancer screening programs, and enact ...

ACS CAN CEO, Dr. Karen Knudsen, interviewed on the Georgia Focus Program

... patients, survivors and their families. Learn more about where Georgia voters stand on expanding Medicaid and improving access to affordable health care in recent polling conducted by ACS CAN. ACS CAN CEO, Dr. Karen Knudsen, interviewed on the Georgia Focus Program ...

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Health care reform, tobacco taxes, massive budget cuts to cancer-fighting programs.  There's never been a more important time to let your voice be ...

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