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WATCH: "Survivor" Winner Shares the Scariest Part of His Cancer

... diagnosed with Stage 2 HodgkinŠ—Ès lymphoma. Despite chemotherapy treatments and countless doctor visits, Ethan admits that the scariest part of dealing with his cancer is the onslaught of medical bills he receives. This short video that Ethan posted tells of the emotional and financial ... toll cancer has had on him. In it he reveals that just two of his six chemotherapy treatments added up to almost $23,000. Š—“I hope we can figure out a really simple, easy way to get as many people in this country insured with healthcare because these bills are insane," Ethan says. EthanŠ—Ès story is shared by millions of other people in this country who blindsided by the insurmountable cost of cancer. Even the fully insured can face a catastrophic financial burden. ACS CAN is advocating for comprehensive health reform from a ...

Survey Finds Almost One-third of Adults Have Been More Than One Year Behind on Cancer Screenings

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new survey by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that 31% of adults have been more than one year behind on cancer screenings. 53% of those respondents cited out-of-pocket costs as a ... said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “To ensure equitable health care, it is crucial for policymakers to increase access to no-cost or low-cost cancer screening programs, through expanded insurance coverage, community outreach, and public health initiatives.” The data was ...

ACS CAN Asks Congressional Leaders to Restore Funding for Cancer Research

Now that Congress has reached a new budget deal, ACS CAN renewed its call for Congress to fully restore federal funding for cancer research. The impacts of the cuts due to sequestration are being felt throughout the research industry and are endangering the progress we continue to make in the fight ... women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. The disease will kill more than 580,000 people in the United States this year and will cost more than $201 billion in medical care and lost productivity.   ACS CAN Asks Congressional Leaders to Restore Funding for Cancer Research ...

Tobacco Funding Increase Left out of Governor's Budget, Leaving Kids Behind

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) calls on Tennessee lawmakers to appropriate more money to the state’s tobacco control program, which provides invaluable resources to help ... two weeks after around 50 ACS CAN volunteer advocates met with lawmakers at the state Capitol for Cancer Action Day to stress the importance of increasing the funding. Volunteers included high school sophomore Anthony Xian, who told WRCB , “This can be an example for other high ... “We are disappointed Gov. Lee chose not to recommend additional funding for the state’s tobacco control program, which is an integral part of the fight against cancer in Tennessee. We now call on lawmakers to come together to appropriate an additional $2 million to the program through ...

Cancer Advocates Celebrate Bill to Improve Quality of Life

TOPEKA, Kan. – April 7, 2018 – Today, the Kansas Legislature passed a bill to improve quality of life for patients with serious, long-term illnesses through expanded access to palliative care. Hilary Gee, Kansas government relations director ... Vicki Schmidt and Representatives Susan Concannon, Dan Hawkins and Monica Murnan. “Patients who use palliative care services work with a team of doctors to manage the burdensome symptoms and side effects that come with a serious disease. By homing in on a patient’s specific needs and ... of life and add a critical layer of support to their care. “Palliative care is one of the fastest-growing trends in health care, and Kansas can now help lead the way by offering better access to it. We’re grateful to our lawmakers for committing to support patients and families facing ...

ACS CAN volunteer speaks on Capitol Hill about childhood cancer

... Horn first knew something was wrong when she lost her voice during her senior year in high school. A visit to the doctor confirmed a diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Last month, fourteen years after her diagnosis, Melissa spoke at a briefing in the U.S. Capitol to share her story of being a childhood cancer survivor. The Capitol Hill briefing, organized by ACS CAN and the Children’s Cause for Cancer Advocacy, highlighted issues that affect childhood cancer patients and survivors. Childhood cancer ...

ACS CAN Testimony Regarding the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

... Cancer Action Network Testimony Regarding the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Chair Sarlo, Vice Chair Cunningham and the distinguished members of the Senate Budget Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify today. My name is Michael Davoli and I am the New Jersey and New York City Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. ... hospitalizations, saving $1.5 billion compared to $260 million spent on the program. The 5-to-1 return on investment is conservative because the cost savings only reflect the savings from prevented hospitalizations. The researchers indicate that the total savings could be more than double if ...

ACS CAN Nevada Roundtable on Breast Cancer to Spotlight

... cancer in her lifetime is about 12 percent. This means there is a 1 in 8 chance she will develop breast cancer. In Nevada, about 2,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year and, unfortunately, nearly 400 Nevada women will die each year from the disease.  Please join the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for a Roundtable on Breast Cancer October 13, 2017 at Nevada Hopes, 580 W. 5 th Street, Reno, from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. A panel discussion at ... for low-income Nevadans to get breast cancer screenings. Nevada is funding breast and cervical screenings for low-income women to the tune of $500,000 over the next two years through the Women’s Health Connection. Nevada was one of only two states in the country that has shown up ...

2025 ACS CAN Hawaii Cancer Action Day Training

... you for joining us to fight for lifesaving laws that will prevent cancer and protect survivors and their families.  Your involvement in ACS CAN Hawaii Cancer Action Day will help improve the lives of thousands of families across our state.  We're planning an impactful day and want to make sure you have all the materials you need to be ... Priorities Hawaii Biomarker Testing Fact Sheet Natalie's Biomarker Story Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet New Revenues, Public Health Benefits & Cost Savings From a $1 Cigarette Tax Increase in Hawaii   * Team Meeting Assignments *: (In progress) Capitol Map   Legislative Profiles  - ...

Cancer Advocates Rally in Support of Tobacco Education

About two dozen cancer patients, survivors and advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) rallied at the Capitol today in support of restoring funding for comprehensive tobacco education to $21 million annually.  The event was rescheduled due to a snow storm earlier this ... you consider the toll that cancer takes each year in Maryland, we must ensure policies are in place that will begin to minimize the impact of this disease,” said Jacqueline Beale, Maryland’s volunteer co-lead ambassador for ACS CAN. “Ensuring proper funding is in place to allow ...

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