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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Virtual Policy Forum to Highlight the Role of Research in Equitable Access to High-Quality Cancer Care in California

... all levels of government that reduce disparities in cancer care. Among these are Senate Bill 912, a legislation that would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans –  including Medi-Cal; and the California Cancer Care Equity Act (SB 987), which would ensure ...

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 ...

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