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Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to the Capitol to Rally Legislators

... let their lawmakers know that they can and must do better to prevent and treat cancer. Advocates asked lawmakers to provide better access to care by passing co-pay accumulator legislation (HB 135). Co-pay assistance does not count toward the patients’ out-of-pocket costs in a co-pay ... patient, at the right time,’ precision medicine has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes. These asks would improve access to care and reduce the burden of cancer on Ohioans.   This year, an estimated 73,700 people in Ohio will be diagnosed with cancer and nearly 25,120 ... 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 to ...

2023 ACS CAN Florida Research and Innovation Summit

... browser.   Please join us for the   2023 ACS CAN Florida Research and Innovation Summit Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Access to Care ACS CAN is the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society and is the nation’s leading cancer advocacy ... ACS CAN Florida will be hosting a virtual Research & Innovation Summit exploring efforts to bridge the gap between innovation and access to care. Experts will focus on how innovation is transforming the future of cancer treatment, and how public policy decisions can address barriers to ... please call or email Susan Harbin  at 770.546.8845 or [email protected]   ACS CAN is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major public health problem through issue campaigns and voter education aimed at influencing lawmakers and candidates to support laws & policies to help ...

Legislature Prioritizing Removing Barriers to Precision Treatments

... medicine treatments, is covered by Medicaid. Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend and improve lives by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s specific type of cancer.  “Biomarker testing made a huge difference in my life,” said Erin Nielson, a ... my cancer’s DNA would not benefit from chemotherapy. In previous years, chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation would have been the standard of care for my type of cancer.” This legislation will help address a significant barrier and bring the promise of precision medicine to more people, ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality, affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer ...

Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change

... lawmakers to make cancer a policy priority. “As a breast cancer survivor, I know the importance of preventing cancer and improving access to care all too well,” said Maggie Powell, cancer survivor and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteer. “In Springfield ... demographic groups such as people of color, women and older adults. This disparity hampers the relevance of study findings and perpetuates health care inequities, as treatments may be less effective across diverse populations. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in ...

Dr. Patrice High

... of experience, I have diagnosed and supported many cancer patients alongside other medical providers. This insidious disease leads to costly care and long suffering for the patient both in mind, body and spirit. I have also watched cancer take the lives (too soon) of multiple paternal family members thus I have a passion for prevention, decreasing cancer incidence and ultimately decreasing cancer recurrence.    Health Equity is the key to decreasing poor cancer outcomes. African Americans die from cancer more than any other racial or ethnic group due ... due to economic hardship and discrimination. The statistics are disheartening, shocking and unnecessary in a country with more access the care than anywhere else in the world. I desire to be a part of the change in this tide by sharing the lifestyle habits we can all implement to ...

Dr. Patrice High

... of experience, I have diagnosed and supported many cancer patients alongside other medical providers. This insidious disease leads to costly care and long suffering for the patient both in mind, body and spirit. I have also watched cancer take the lives (too soon) of multiple paternal family members thus I have a passion for prevention, decreasing cancer incidence and ultimately decreasing cancer recurrence.    Health Equity is the key to decreasing poor cancer outcomes. African Americans die from cancer more than any other racial or ethnic group due ... due to economic hardship and discrimination. The statistics are disheartening, shocking and unnecessary in a country with more access the care than anywhere else in the world. I desire to be a part of the change in this tide by sharing the lifestyle habits we can all implement to ...

California Education Events 2021

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major public health problem through issue campaigns and voter education aimed at influencing candidates and lawmakers to supportlaws & policies to help defeat ... in this fight foras long as it takes to defeat this terrible disease. In 2020 ACS CAN California engaged nearly 700 legislators, business and health care professionals, volunteers, and educators in a series of virtual events. Partnerships are critical to the success of our work. We look forward ...

Samrita Vinu: Hoffman Estates, IL

... ACS CAN family has been so inspiring in their work and I am so glad to be a part of this mission as it has changed many lives including mine.  Health equity is important to me because no matter your background you should be able to receive the utmost care needed for your health and in doing so we can create a healthier world. As a member of the AAPI community, I think it's important to create a place where people ...

Breast Density Legislation Would Standardize Patient Education, Empower Informed Decision Making

... (D-Conn.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Penn.) and Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Dean Heller (R-Nev.), would direct the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop evidence-based language on dense breast tissue that would be provided in writing to women following a ... they need after a mammogram. If they have dense breasts they can then begin to work with their doctors to make informed decisions about their health,” said Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). More research is needed on how breast ... Reporting Act will help ensure that women who are found to have dense breasts are encouraged to have a follow-up discussion with their health care provider about next steps based on their individual risk factors.   ###   0 Breast Density Legislation Would Standardize Patient Education, ...

Minnesota Tobacco Tax to More than Double

Minnesota public health advocates celebrated a major victory today as the legislature passed   a $1.60 cigarette tax increase. Governor Mark Dayton is expected to ... it takes effect on July 1, 2013, the increase will raise the current state cigarette tax from $1.23 per pack to a new total of $2.83. The public health benefit of this legislative victory is huge the increase will save more than 25,700 lives in Minnesota, keep more than 47,700 kids from ... and encourage 36,600 adult smokers to quit. Not to mention the $1.60 increase will save the state more than $1.65 billion in long-term health care savings and raise $434 million in new revenue in the first two years. The Minnesota legislature also increased the excise tax on other tobacco ...

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