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Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to the Capitol to Rally Legislators

... the right time,’ precision medicine has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes. Passing this legislation would improve access to care and reduce the burden of cancer on Kentuckians.   Roughly 30,270 Kentucky residents will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Having access to ... advocacy 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 as we ...

Oncologists to Visit New York State Capitol & Urge Legislators to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing

... – a tool that opens the door to precision medicine.   WHAT:   Improving Access to Biomarker Testing: Opportunity to Revolutionize Cancer Care in New York WHO:   Oncologists, cancer survivors and patient advocates representing ACS CAN to host press conference on biomarker testing ... oncologists and policy experts on how biomarker testing can improve survival outcomes and patients’ quality of life, often with reduced health care costs for the state. Members of the media are invited to attend the press conference and interview volunteers, oncologists and ACS CAN staff ...

General Assembly Misses Opportunity to Reduce the Burden of Cancer

... cancer in our state. The legislation would have allowed those impacted by cancer to take time off work to attend to their own or a loved one’s care without losing their job or income.  “ACS CAN looks forward to hopefully working with the General Assembly during the veto session this ... advocacy 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 stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

Scarlott K. Mueller, MPH, RN, FAAN, Secretary

... and the Oncology Nursing Society-Nominating Committee. She currently serves on the Board of the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care. Ms. Mueller retired after serving 21 years as the vice president and chief nursing officer for the North Florida Regional Medical Center. She had management and quality of care responsibilities for the areas of nursing, pharmacy, rehab, respiratory, regulatory and emergency services. She oversaw the first and ongoing ... and being elected as an Honorary Life Member of the American Cancer Society, Inc. Board. Ms. Mueller received a master’s degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1985 and a bachelor of science in nursing degree from the University of North ...

Letter to the Editor: Cancer fight top priority from Higganum to D.C.

... I met with Joe Dunn, senior policy advisor to Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut), I thanked the senator for being a co-sponsor of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. He is on the Health Education Labor Pensions Committee, and I urged him to persuade Chairman Lamar Alexander to schedule this for a vote. As a cancer survivor, I have benefited greatly from palliative care, and I think it should be available to all cancer patients and survivors. I also let our lawmakers know that the people of Connecticut, and ...

Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in North Carolina

... the legislation would allow more North Carolinians to access biomarker testing, which has become an increasingly important part of cancer care. Patients who are diagnosed with certain types of cancer can receive biomarker testing to help providers determine the most effective form of ... testing can help save critical time in a cancer fight. This form of precision medicine has become widely used and relied upon in cancer care in recent years, and it’s increasingly important for other disease areas as well. Unfortunately, some people are not benefiting from the ... aligning coverage for biomarker testing with the latest science, we can help increase access to precision medicine that can save lives, improve health outcomes and potentially reduce costs ,” said John Broome , government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action ...

April Advocacy Roundup

... a new Vice President for Advocacy!  For over thirty years, Blair Horner has been one of New York State's leading advocates for consumer, public health and government reforms.  As legislative director for the New York Public Interest Research Group, Blair worked side-by-side with the ... will keep you informed as this issue plays out over the next several months, and will be calling on you to take action as needed.     State Health Insurance Exchanges Slowly Taking Shape Under the Affordable Care Act, all states are required to establish a Health Insurance Exchange by 2014  or participate instead in a federal Exchange.  A Health ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Priorities for 2021 Legislative Session

... – As lawmakers dive into the new legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives our lawmakers can accomplish during the 2021 legislative session. Long after this pandemic passes, people deserve to live full, ... healthy lives. ACS CAN is advocating for:  Breast and Cervical Cance r: maintaining funding of $700,000 for the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program, the state breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment program for low-income uninsured and underinsured women administered ... 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 stand ...

NJ State Assembly Passes Legislation That Will Protect Youth from Deadly Addiction and Disease

... smoking devices to anyone under 21.  The current age requirement is 19. California and Hawaii already have enacted this important public health measure. The senate has already passed this measure. It now goes to Governor Christie’s desk. Brian Shott, American Cancer Society Cancer ... New Jersey Assembly, Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Senator Richard Codey, and legislative leadership for passing this crucial public health measure. Raising the age for the sale of tobacco products is a no-brainer.  Research shows it can significantly reduce smoking rates. ... too many lives and is the leading cause of preventable death. If enacted this law will not only save lives, it will dramatically cut health care costs. “We urge Governor Christie to also get behind this bill and take action to put New Jersey in the forefront of saving lives.”   ACS ...

Brunswick Town Council Votes to End the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products

... and menthol flavored products. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds Town Council members for prioritizing the health of children and historically marginalized communities over Big Tobacco’s interests and bottom line. The following is a statement from ACS ... Tobacco’s continued targeting by voting to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products in the town, without exemptions. This is sound public health policy that will pay out in dividends as fewer youth become addicted to these deadly products. “Menthol, mint and other candy- and ... 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 ...

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