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Statement on the Death of Dr. Hazel Dukes

... to the NAACP New York State Conference family over the passing of President Dr. Hazel N. Dukes. Dr. Dukes was a champion in the fight to reduce health disparities and achieve health equity. She was fiercely committed to the fight against cancer and never hesitated to help advance policies to reduce the impact of cancer ... worked to mobilize NAACP members from branches across New York State to help improve New Yorkers’ access 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 ...

Utah Lawmakers Asked to Support Tobacco Tax Increase During ‘Cancer Action Day’ at Utah State Capitol

... a $2.00 per-pack cigarette tax increase, as well as increased taxes on other tobacco products.  “Supporting this bill means supporting the health of future generations of Utahns,” said Brook Carlisle. “It’s been far too long since the legislature last took steps to push back ... damage Big Tobacco is causing our state. This bill is a critical opportunity to reduce tobacco use, lower cancer rates, and ease the enormous health and financial burden tobacco places on Utah families.” Smoking is currently responsible for more than 15% of cancer deaths, $630 million in annual health care costs including over $135 million in Medicaid expenses annually. Increasing the state’s cigarette tax by $2.00 per pack would reduce youth ...

National Bus Tour Kicks off in Cleveland Urging Americans to Join the Fight to Defeat Cancer

... priority by educating the public, lawmakers, candidates and the media about the importance of government’s role in expanding access to care to those 47 million uninsured Americans. Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their families gathered in Cleveland, shared their ... chance to share their story with their Members of Congress through the Picture A Cure program and sign a petition to support access to quality health care for all Americans.  The ACS CAN Fight Back Express bus tour comes on the heels of a major public education campaign by ACS CAN and the ... more productive lives.  However, scientific research is but one piece of the puzzle; improved prevention, early detection and access to quality health care are equally critical.  Together, we can win this fight.” To find out more about the ACS CAN Fight Back Express and how to make ...

New Report Illustrates Important Role of Medicare Program in Saving Lives from Cancer

... living in the U.S. are projected to be diagnosed with cancer, 1 million of whom rely on the Medicare program as their primary source of health care coverage.  The full chartbook can be found here. 0 Chartbook Makes Public Policy Recommendations to Strengthen Medicare Program New Report ...

Blue Wave Hits Capitol Hill

... from across the nation are meeting with their Senators and Representatives right now with one very clear message -- Action Now, Not Later on health care reform. They also got to be a part of an energizing press event with five college basketball coaches from some of the nation's most prominent ...

Candidates Going On The Record About Cancer Issues

... answer specific questions about top cancer issues. From advocating for more cancer research to supporting improved access to quality, affordable health care, our candidate questionnaire is becoming a must-do item for candidates. Our goal – to educate candidates about our issues and convince them ...

Reducing the Toll of Tobacco

... 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 Rhode Islanders touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ...

New York State Senate Votes to Improve Access to Lung Cancer Screening

... effective but very few New Yorkers who are eligible for screening actually receive it. This is often because the cost burden for follow-up care is too high and inhibits people from completing the lifesaving screening process,” said Nesbitt. Removing cost-sharing for preventive ... 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 know it, for everyone. Join the fight by visiting www.fightcancer.org .   0 Cancer survivors and leading public health group urge Assembly to follow Senate’s lead ensuring more New Yorkers can detect and treat lung cancer New York State Senate Votes to ...

Governor Ducey Signs Legislation to Increase Access to Innovative Testing that Can Match Patients with Most Effective Treatments

... life enhancing tool,” said Michael, from Tucson. “Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend and save lives by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s individual disease,” said Brian Hummell, government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer ... of cancer clinical trials that involve biomarkers has grown significantly.” Despite its benefits and increasingly important role in cancer care, access to biomarker testing has not kept pace with the rate of innovation and advancements in treatment. One significant barrier for patients is lack of coverage by private health insurance and Medicaid programs for appropriate testing. Currently, communities that have been under-resourced, including communities of ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to the Statehouse to Rally Legislators

... with their elected officials. They let their lawmakers know that Ohio can and must do better to reduce the toll of cancer and improve access to care for those Ohioans who have heard the words “you have cancer.”  “This year, an estimated 74,140 Ohioans will be diagnosed with cancer, ... the right time,’ biomarker testing has been critical in improving cancer outcomes. Advocates also asked lawmakers to provide better access to care by passing co-pay accumulator legislation. Passing this legislation will require that all prescription drug payments made by patients, ... 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 ...

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