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Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors Travel to D.C. Urging Congress to Make Cancer a National Priority

... down barriers to coverage for lifesaving screenings for those at highest risk of prostate cancer is key to beginning to close the gap on health disparities in our country, particularly as prostate cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer death for Black men,” said Lisa ... whether an individual is able to remain up to date on their recommended cancer screenings. The PSA Screening for HIM Act would improve health outcomes for our loved ones and neighbors most at-risk by removing out-of-pocket costs for prostate cancer screenings.”  Volunteers will ... of K&L Gates for their efforts leading ACS CAN and other public health groups in preserving critical patient protections under the Affordable Care Act. Adam S. Cooper, Gretchen P. Mahoney, and Beth W. Petronio led the charge to protect access to lifesaving preventive care in the case of ...

Administration Rescinds Medicare Rule That Risked Limiting Patient Access to Cancer Drugs

... of drugs, the outcome likely would have resulted in more Medicare patients being unable to access necessary prescriptions, as the Department of Health and Human Services’ own analysis concluded. “While we strongly support efforts to reduce patients’ prescription drug costs, it is ...

New Poll: North Carolina Voters Demand Final Action on Medicaid Expansion

... presented with a data point noting that the policy, if passed, would allow more than 14,000 veterans in the state a path to affordable, quality health care coverage.   Notably, poll data revealed support for lawmakers to take final action strongest among Democrats (96%) and unaffiliated voters ...

Annette L. Spellen, New York

... life.  I developed lung cancer and had surgery as a result of the 911 disaster at the World Trade towers in lower Manhattan in New York City.  Health equity is very important to me because I have noticed that in this day and age, certain communities still are not getting the information and/or medical care that they deserve when it comes to cancer.  I am a retired Detective from the New York City Police Department and I am active with a couple ...

2009 Legislative Accomplishments

... Reduced the MHIP Plus preX buy down from 30% to 10% of premium. Invited to take part in the larger conversation on expanding access to health care. Reduced and controlled the cuts in the state and local tobacco control programs. Held the budget unharmed for the Breast and Cervical Cancer ...

ACS CAN Asks Congressional Leaders to Restore Funding for Cancer Research

... and leaving the field," a Johns Hopkins University researcher told the New York Times . Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), put the impact in even more stark terms. A recent Washington Post article reported "Collins said that the NIH issued 640 fewer grants ... 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 ...

Step It Up! The Surgeon General Wants More Walking

... General has released a new call to action to promote walking and walkable communities. Š—“Call to actionsŠ— look in-depth at a public health issue and identify ways that government, business, and the community-at-large can work together to address the issue. The issue outlined in ...

2025 New Jersey Cancer Action Week

... reform (S3533/A1825). Reforming step therapy means ensuring that it is safe for patients, clinically grounded, and transparent to patients and health care providers. Maintain the Current Level of Funding for the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research at $4 Million. Maintain funding for the New ...

Great American SmokeoutŒ¬ Underscores Need to Continue Fight Against Tobacco

... Thursday in November has marked a day for highlighting the dangers of tobacco use and the importance of quitting smoking to improve individual health and promote better, safer communities. In recent years the Society and its sister advocacy organization, the American Cancer Society Cancer ... used the event to educate Americans about the dangers of secondhand smoke and the importance of tobacco control legislation in protecting the health of smokers and nonsmokers. Comprehensive tobacco control policies have been proven to help reduce tobacco use. With more than half of the ... of children starting to smoke, increase the number of adults who quit smoking, reduce death and disease from tobacco use and reduce health care costs associated with tobacco use. Despite a presidential veto earlier this month, ACS CAN is urging lawmakers to continue to fight for the ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Prioritizing Greater Access to Healthcare for Missouriansin 2021

... ACS CAN is advocating for:  Implementation of Medicaid Expansion : In August, Missourians approved Medicaid expansion, which will improve health outcomes and reduce cancer disparities for over 230,000 residents who will gain access to health insurance coverage. Medicaid helps to improve outcomes and reduce the burden of cancer by offering enrollees access to primary care, prevention services and timely cancer screenings. Early detection of cancer increases a patient's chance of survival. ACS CAN asks the ...

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