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Lawmakers to Sport Their Suits and Sneakers at State Capitol to Support the Fight Against Cancer

... to prevent cancer and access to care legislation, including being the first state in the nation to pass legislation to improve access to biomarker testing.  The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) thanks Rep. Marcus Evans for his continued dedication to being a champion ...

Waianae Resident Recognized with Young Leader Award in Recognition of Cancer Advocacy Efforts

... disease. During the 2025 legislative session, McCullah will work with other volunteers from Hawaii to urge state lawmakers to increase access to biomarker testing for residents.  McCullah first discovered her connection to cancer after speaking with her mom about her volunteer work with ACS CAN. She ...

Statement on the Death of Dr. Hazel Dukes

... to early detection and lifesaving care, but she was instrumental in enacting legislation expanding access to colorectal cancer screening and biomarker testing. She was an outspoken critic of the tobacco industry and was never afraid to stand up for the health of all New Yorkers. “We were honored ...

U.S. Bank Lights of Hope Campaign

... to end cancer as we know it for everyone. What are some ACS CAN impacts? ACS CAN advocacy led to expanded insurance coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing in Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, and Pennsylvania. As of 2024, 20 states have adapted similar laws to expand coverage of this important testing. ACS CAN's advocacy led to Congress passing a Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bill that for the first time included $12.5 million in ...

Governor Hochul to Receive Policy Wish List During Santa’s Visit to State Capitol

... by fully funding the NYS Cancer Services Program Ensure that every patient who needs it has access to precision medicine by improving access to biomarker testing WHY : As children across New York prepare and post their Christmas wish lists, Santa Clause is stepping away from the North Pole and ...

2024 California Legislative Policy Roundtable and Awards

... We will also honor our Legislator of the Year State Senator Monique Limon (CA - SD19) for passage of Senate Bill 912 to improve access to Biomarker testing for Californians.  Ways to Support ACS CAN's Impact We invite you to be part of a group of  sustaining supporters  enabling ACS CAN’s ...

Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors to Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority

... Illinois State Representative Mary Flowers is being honored for her long-time commitment to health issues, including increased access to biomarker cancer testing. ACS CAN’s Judicial Advocacy Initiative award, which recognizes attorneys who generously donate their services to the cancer fight, is ...

Shana Crews Accepts National Staff Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy Work

... tirelessly with the Illinois general assembly to improve access to care for cancer patients by passing legislation that will expand coverage for biomarker testing. As a result, more Illinoisans will benefit from the latest advances in cancer treatment with this first in the nation law,” said Sara ...

Statement on the Passing of State Senator Maryellen Goodwin

... Island Cancer Caucus and shepherding invaluable legislation for Rhode Islanders, including improving their access to precision medicine through biomarker testing. In 2021, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network awarded Sen. Goodwin with our highest honor, the National Distinguished ...

2024 ACS CAN Hawaii Cancer Action Day Training

... all lawmakers: 2024 Hawaii Legislative Priorities Civil Beat article: Researchers Hope Hawaii Lawmakers Fund Cancer Research This Year Hawaii Biomarker Testing Fact Sheet Marijuana and Smoke-Free Laws   Volunteer Advocate Packet  - All you need to be ready for Cancer Action Day! Agenda ...

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