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Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidates Answer Questions about Cancer Policy in ACS CAN Voter Guide

... legislation to raise the age of sale for all tobacco products in Minnesota to 21? Do you support a sustainable, long-term funding source for the Health Care Access Fund, whether that would be extending the provider tax or replacing it with a new funding source? Cancer Votes is the nation’s ...

Maine Cancer Advocates Applaud Proposed Tobacco Tax Increase

... 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 cities, ...

Defending the Medical Debt Rule

... the credit reporting system to coerce people to pay bills. ACS CAN strongly supported the rule as people with cancer often have significant health care costs because they have high medical needs, require service from many different medical practitioners, and sometimes need more expensive ...

One in Five People With Cancer Participate in Medical Research Studies

... in cancer research. This expanded analysis includes more than 70% of people diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. each year who received care at a variety of clinical settings, from community hospitals and academic medical centers to National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive ... to patients, we need an inclusive, accurate assessment of current participation to inform these policies,” said Joseph Unger, PhD, MS, a health services researcher and biostatistician at Fred Hutch and lead author of the study. “While we knew that patients play a significant role ... studies were derived solely from government-sponsored trials, the study authors used patient data from a diverse range of trial sponsors and care settings for this analysis. Importantly, the data included settings such as community hospitals, where a majority of U.S. cancer patients ...

Cancer Advocates Urge California Legislators to Increase Access to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings and Treatment, Tackle Illegal Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products

... or underinsured individuals with income above 200% FPL do not qualify for EWC and BCCTP services and still may not have access to affordable health care. “Communities of color and people with limited income are less likely than others to receive timely cancer screenings and follow-up care, resulting in striking cancer disparities. For example, Black women are  40%  more likely to die from breast cancer despite lower incidence. ...

ACS CAN Honors Lives Touched by Cancer and Recognizes Legislative Champions at Annual Lights of Hope Ceremony

... who have faced cancer, which served as a visual reminder of the importance of continued investment in prevention, early detection and access to care. “Today’s event reflects what our work is ultimately about: honoring the lives touched by cancer and advancing policies that give ... imaging Pennsylvanians need to   rule out or detect breast cancer early has been a priority of mine. No one should have to delay life-saving care   because they cannot afford essential diagnostic imaging. Removing this cost barrier is an important step   forward for Pennsylvania and ... 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 ...

New State Laws Will Increase Access to Lifesaving Screenings for Cancers Disproportionately Impacting Black Alabamians

... saving lives. The policies, championed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), will increase access to crucial cancer care for Alabamians who have state-regulated health insurance plans. For many Black families in Alabama, cancer has taken a devastating toll, often because diagnoses come too late. ... cancer early can make the difference between life and death, no woman should have to choose between paying bills or getting the follow-up care she needs,” said Ella Perry, breast cancer survivor and ACS CAN volunteer. Although Black women are diagnosed with breast cancer at lower ...

ACS Files Amicus Brief in Seneca Case

... Society For media inquiries, contact: Paul McGee 716-689-6982 x103 (office) 716-523-6874 (cell) [email protected] For Immediate Release: Health Groups Ask Court to Consider Public Health in Native American Cigarette Tax Evasion Case American Cancer Society signs on to Amicus Brief; Higher Prices Mean Fewer Smokers and Less ... 85,000 children under 18 will try cigarettes for the first time and nearly 21,000 young New Yorkers will become regular, daily smokers · Health care related costs directly caused by smoking will total $8.17 billion in New York · 14 percent of Medicaid expenditures are for smoking-caused ...

Montana Senate Passes Lifesaving $1.50 Per Pack Cigarette Tax Increase

... decrease in the number of cigarette packs sold. That means fewer people dying from cancer and other tobacco-related diseases and lower health care costs overall. “We applaud the Montana Senate for passing this lifesaving $1.50 per pack tobacco tax increase and we look forward to working ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

Missoula Resident Receives Government Relations Professional of the Year Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy

... in her state.  As a seasoned government relations expert, Page-Nei combines her strengths in relationship building, strategy and a passion for health equity to improve quality of life in Montana and grow the organization’s capacity. During Page-Nei’s tenure, she has worked with partners to pass and sustain several public health policies to help fight cancer, including: Medicaid expansion, a statewide palliative care advisory council, numerous local and state tobacco policies, funding for breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment, funding for ...

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