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American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Statement on National Cancer Institute Director Stepping Down

... “Prior to joining NCI, his research on mitigating the toxic effects of chemotherapy and advance targeted treatments through the use of biomarker testing characterizes his personal commitment to reducing the devastating effects of the more than 200 diseases we call cancer. He has significant ...

2023 ACS CAN California Cancer Action Day

...   Issue Fact Sheets and Advocate Talking Points  - including: Senate Bill 344 (Rubio): California Cancer Registry Senate Bill 496 (Limón): Biomarker Testing Senate Bill 421 (Limón): Oral Chemotherapy Fairness Act   Volunteer Materials DRAFT Agenda Legislation Cheat Sheet Preparing for your ...

Oklahoma State Lead Ambassador

... early cancer detection for millions of Americans. On the state level, I’ve worked to push for policy solutions that remove barriers to biomarker testing in Oklahoma, helping to ensure cancer patients have access to precision medicine that can lead to better outcomes. Advocating for tobacco ...

Meet the Team

... Brian has also led or been a part of coalitions responsible for a number of access to care wins for patients at the state level including Biomarker Testing Coverage legislation in both Arizona and New Mexico and Medicaid Expansion in Arizona. Additionally, Brian has provided technical ...

New York Advocacy Team Recognized with National Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy

... for cancer patients, traveling to Albany to meet with their lawmakers on key issues. This includes but is not limited to: Improving access to biomarker testing by expanding coverage for New Yorkers insured through Medicaid and state-regulated health plans Securing additional funding for and thereby ...

Advocates Set Sights on Improving Access to Cancer Prevention & Detection, Reducing Burden of Disease for PA Patients in 2025

... Act 39 of 2024 will make it so that all patients who can benefit and are insured through a state-regulated health plan will receive coverage for biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer and an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments. Pennsylvanians also secured a ...

Cancer Survivors Connect with New York State Lawmakers for ‘Cancer Action Day’

... Hunter have been invaluable allies in our mission to reduce the cancer burden across New York. Their leadership in expanding access to biomarker testing and removing barriers to cancer screening have brought hope into patients’ lives and equity into conversations around cancer care. ACS ...

Connecticut State Lead Ambassador

... of cancer. We have worked really hard on tobacco control in our state; and that will be an ongoing fight. A victory this year was passing a biomarker testing bill for Medicaid. Going forward, we will work to pass this for private insurers. On the federal level, we are very fortunate to have the ...

CEO of the American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Announces Transition Plans

... cancer prevention and care. Notable policy wins include federal coverage for patient navigators, and state level wins to ensure access to biomarker testing.  In addition to these achievements, a hallmark of Knudsen’s tenure at ACS was significant growth in strategic partnerships and ...

Advocates Set Sights on Cancer Prevention & Detection in 2024, Respond to Governor’s Budget with Avenues to Reduce Cancer Burden in NY

... Relations Director Michael Davoli: “In 2023, New York State delivered for its residents, prioritizing access to care with the passage of the biomarker testing bill. This legislation will equip countless New Yorkers who have received a cancer diagnosis with critical information about their disease ... their voices heard, ACS CAN influences legislative and regulatory solutions that will end cancer as we know it.  0 Four weeks after historic biomarker testing bill was signed into law, ACS CAN reacts to Governor’s budget and unveils its legislative vision for 2024 Advocates Set Sights ...

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