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... in the White House Cancer Moonshot Childhood Cancer Forum, where experts and officials discussed the importance of innovation and decreasing health disparities in pediatric cancer care.  We also attended the 14th Annual Childhood Cancer Summit hosted by Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA), M.D., Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL), Rep. Mike Kelly ...

... for their support of the organization’s mission. “Every person here has helped contribute to our ability to increase research, access to care, and improved quality of life for cancer patients – simply by picking up their paint brushes, they are making a difference in the fight ... 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 ...

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its final ruling on changes to Medicare Part D regarding cancer patients’ access to lifesaving drugs. ... HHS ruling, current cancer patients with Medicare Part D won’t have to worry that their specialized cancer drug won’t be covered. “Cancer care is a race against time. We are glad HHS and Secretary Azar listened to the countless patients who voiced their serious concern over the ...

... by the program.   Need for Adequate Funding for this Lifesaving Program Although access to preventive services has increased through expanded health care coverage and elimination of most cost-sharing, millions of low-income, underserved women still do not have adequate access to breast and ...