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Lawmakers and Community Gather to Honor Lives Touched by Cancer

... Governor Josh Shapiro signed Act 39 into law. The legislation will go into effect on January 1, 2025 and will require all state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, to cover comprehensive biomarker testing, enabling more Pennsylvanians to access the testing that can open the ... the chance to honor them, celebrate their legacy and remind lawmakers that they, too, can honor those lost to cancer by prioritizing access to care and cancer prevention policies, like that which was recently passed in PA to improve patients’ ability to activate biomarker testing and precision medicine in their cancer care,” said American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) State Lead Ambassador Donna Kemberling. During this evening’s ceremony, ACS ...

Delaware Senate Passes Legislation to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine

... the last few decades and is increasingly important in the treatment of other conditions, providing access to targeted treatment and tailoring care to a person’s individual disease. When American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteer Matt Wilson underwent treatment for ... to prioritize patients and pass the proposal without delay. “For thousands of patients in Delaware, biomarker testing has meant more effective care and better outcomes, offering renewed hope. Yet, too many people still struggle to access this testing due to barriers, including inadequate ... 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 ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Urges Lawmakers to Increase Funding to State’s Colorectal Cancer Screening Program

... in colorectal cancer screenings throughout the nation and over a year later cancer patients and survivors continue to report delays in their care. With so many South Carolinians now uninsured and others still uncertain about their health status, support for our results-driven state screening programs is crucial to saving the lives of thousands in our state.” Despite being ... advocacy 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 ...

Let's Screen New York Action Center

  The Let’s #ScreenNY campaign is a statewide coalition of patient advocacy groups, health systems, community organizations, individuals, policymakers, and others who are committed to helping ensure that all New Yorkers get back to ... are listed in this web page. Sign up for the Let’s #ScreenNY campaign Share your cancer story Do you have a story about trouble accessing care? Have high out-of-pocket costs, insurer policies, or other obstacles caused you to delay cancer screening? Have you been able to get your ... is required? In New York, it might not be covered by insurance. Multiple studies have shown that individuals are less likely to seek health services, including preventive screenings, when they must pay for those services out-of-pocket. We need your voice!  Please send a message ...

Increasing Access to Biomarker Testing

... needed. What is biomarker testing? Biomarker testing helps get the right treatment to the right patient at the right time. Progress in improving health outcomes increasingly involves the use of precision medicine, which uses information about a person’s own genes or proteins to prevent, ... of a patient’s tissue, blood, or fluid biospecimen for the presence of a biomarker. Biomarker testing is increasingly important for cancer care – and for the treatment of other diseases.  Thirty-seven of the 62 oncology drugs launched in the past five years require or recommend ... us.   Additional Information Visit the  National Biomarker Homepage  Biomarkers and Clinical Trials Precision Medicine and Biomarker Testing Health Equity and Biomarker Testing   Increasing Access to Biomarker Testing ...

Budget Measures that Would Signal Cancer Prevention and Detection Is a Priority in New Jersey

... Tobacco “Fact-based, statewide tobacco prevention and cessation programs equip people with the tools to stop using tobacco, communicating the health outcomes associated with tobacco products and dismantling the systemic disparities perpetuated by the tobacco industry. As Big Tobacco has ... early detection and research initiatives and reducing the influence of tobacco on New Jerseyans, our state can reduce disparities in access to care, create healthier communities and prevent disease.” ###  About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes ... 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 ...

Cancer Patients, Survivors, Caregivers and Volunteers Urge Congress to Increase Cancer Research Funding

... Cancer (OVAC) lobby day to ask their legislators to fund cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Institutes of Health (NIH), as well as cancer prevention funding at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A poll recently commissioned by OVAC, ... and Prevention (CDC) is “extremely” or “very” important and 60 percent think CDC funding should be increased. “Cancer doesn’t care how old you are, where you live, or what political party you support,” said Caroline Powers, ACS CAN federal relations director and OVAC ... 2.1 million people diagnosed with cancer in 2025. For a link to the polling memo, visit  https://bit.ly/2wIUKKU . For a full list of the OVAC health care groups joining ACS CAN in this year’s lobby day, visit http://ovaconline.org/members.html . 0 Cancer Patients, Survivors, Caregivers ...

New Mexico Lawmakers Examine Ways to Address State's Tobacco Burden

... Elections and Indian Affairs Committee hearing on Friday, February 22.   “New Mexico’s biggest opportunity to save lives and reduce health care costs continues to be implementing evidenced-based solutions which help reduce the use of tobacco products,” said Sandra Adondakis, ... enrollees with access to individual, group and telephone counseling as well as all seven FDA -approved cessation products can help reduce the health care burden caused by tobacco. At Friday’s House State Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee hearing, ACS CAN will be on hand ...

Wyoming Lawmakers to Consider $1 Cigarette Tax Increase in 2019 Session

... at a rate of 53.3 percent of the wholesale price." A higher tobacco tax also has financial benefits. The state spends $258 million annually on health care costs from smoking, including almost $45 million a year in Medicaid costs. A $1 per pack cigarette tax increase is projected to generate about $21 million in new revenue, while saving the state more than $98 million in long-term health care costs as smoking rates decline.  To pledge your support for a $1 cigarette tax increase, contact ACS CAN in Wyoming at ...

Legislation to Limit Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening Reaches Governor Shapiro’s Desk

... sponsors, Senator Frank Farry and Representative Gina H. Curry, for the leadership on the issue. Support for the bill extended to public health organizations across the state, including ACS CAN, Susan G. Komen, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network and the PA Breast Cancer ... Governor Shapiro enacts this critical legislation and are immensely grateful for his support in ensuring fewer Pennsylvanians delay or forgo care because of the cost burden.” ###  About ACS CAN    The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for ... 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 ...

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